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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.50, 3,248.13 and 704.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.50, 3,248.13 and 704.78 is: 1,056.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.50 : 3,248.13 = 704.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.50/3,248.13 = 704.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.50x = 3,248.13 × 704.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.50x = 2,289,217.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,217.06/2,166.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.64

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