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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.46, 3,248.16 and 704.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.46, 3,248.16 and 704.62 is: 1,056.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.46 : 3,248.16 = 704.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.46/3,248.16 = 704.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.46x = 3,248.16 × 704.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.46x = 2,288,718.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288,718.50/2,165.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.92

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