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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.49, 3,249.97 and 705.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.49, 3,249.97 and 705.45 is: 1,058.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.49 : 3,249.97 = 705.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.49/3,249.97 = 705.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.49x = 3,249.97 × 705.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.49x = 2,292,695.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,695.93/2,166.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.25

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