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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.56, 3,249.22 and 705.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.56, 3,249.22 and 705.84 is: 1,058.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.56 : 3,249.22 = 705.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.56/3,249.22 = 705.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.56x = 3,249.22 × 705.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.56x = 2,293,429.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,429.44/2,166.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.56

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