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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.50, 3,249.11 and 704.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.50, 3,249.11 and 704.67 is: 1,057.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.50 : 3,249.11 = 704.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.50/3,249.11 = 704.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.50x = 3,249.11 × 704.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.50x = 2,289,539.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,539.92/2,165.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.28

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