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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.89, 3,250.73 and 706.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.89, 3,250.73 and 706.46 is: 1,059.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.89 : 3,250.73 = 706.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.89/3,250.73 = 706.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.89x = 3,250.73 × 706.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.89x = 2,296,496.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,496.23/2,166.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.81

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