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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.22, 3,248.31 and 704.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.22, 3,248.31 and 704.34 is: 1,056.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.22 : 3,248.31 = 704.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.22/3,248.31 = 704.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.22x = 3,248.31 × 704.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.22x = 2,287,914.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,914.67/2,165.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.67

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