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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.12, 3,249.18 and 705.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.12, 3,249.18 and 705.42 is: 1,058.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.12 : 3,249.18 = 705.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.12/3,249.18 = 705.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.12x = 3,249.18 × 705.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.12x = 2,292,036.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,036.56/2,166.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.13

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