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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.75, 3,248.96 and 704.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.75, 3,248.96 and 704.56 is: 1,056.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.75 : 3,248.96 = 704.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.75/3,248.96 = 704.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.75x = 3,248.96 × 704.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.75x = 2,289,071.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,071.01/2,165.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.94

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