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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.64, 3,248.98 and 704.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.64, 3,248.98 and 704.79 is: 1,057.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.64 : 3,248.98 = 704.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.64/3,248.98 = 704.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.64x = 3,248.98 × 704.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.64x = 2,289,862.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,862.10/2,165.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.36

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