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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.72, 3,250.31 and 705.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.72, 3,250.31 and 705.53 is: 1,058.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.72 : 3,250.31 = 705.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.72/3,250.31 = 705.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.72x = 3,250.31 × 705.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.72x = 2,293,191.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,191.21/2,166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.37

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