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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.57, 3,249.86 and 705.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.57, 3,249.86 and 705.87 is: 1,058.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.57 : 3,249.86 = 705.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.57/3,249.86 = 705.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.57x = 3,249.86 × 705.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.57x = 2,293,975.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,975.15/2,166.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.81

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