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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.03, 3,248.91 and 705.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.03, 3,248.91 and 705.06 is: 1,057.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.03 : 3,248.91 = 705.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.03/3,248.91 = 705.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.03x = 3,248.91 × 705.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.03x = 2,290,676.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,676.48/2,166.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.55

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