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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.47, 3,248.37 and 704.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.47, 3,248.37 and 704.57 is: 1,056.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.47 : 3,248.37 = 704.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.47/3,248.37 = 704.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.47x = 3,248.37 × 704.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.47x = 2,288,687.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288,687.81/2,165.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.90

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