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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.89, 3,248.28 and 705.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.89, 3,248.28 and 705.02 is: 1,056.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.89 : 3,248.28 = 705.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.89/3,248.28 = 705.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.89x = 3,248.28 × 705.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.89x = 2,290,086.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,086.12/2,166.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.86

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