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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.47, 3,247.45 and 704.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.47, 3,247.45 and 704.25 is: 1,056.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.47 : 3,247.45 = 704.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.47/3,247.45 = 704.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.47x = 3,247.45 × 704.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.47x = 2,287,014.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,014.90/2,165.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.13

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