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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.62, 3,249.23 and 705.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.62, 3,249.23 and 705.43 is: 1,057.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.62 : 3,249.23 = 705.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.62/3,249.23 = 705.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.62x = 3,249.23 × 705.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.62x = 2,292,092.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,092.67/2,166.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.91

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