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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.82, 3,249 and 704.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.82, 3,249 and 704.58 is: 1,056.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.82 : 3,249 = 704.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.82/3,249 = 704.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.82x = 3,249 × 704.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.82x = 2,289,180.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,180.42/2,165.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.96

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