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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.40, 3,249.59 and 705.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.40, 3,249.59 and 705.55 is: 1,058.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.40 : 3,249.59 = 705.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.40/3,249.59 = 705.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.40x = 3,249.59 × 705.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.40x = 2,292,731.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,731.98/2,166.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.32

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