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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.21, 3,249.50 and 705.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.21, 3,249.50 and 705.33 is: 1,058.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.21 : 3,249.50 = 705.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.21/3,249.50 = 705.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.21x = 3,249.50 × 705.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.21x = 2,291,966.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,966.31/2,166.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.05

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