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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.92, 3,249.68 and 705.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.92, 3,249.68 and 705.68 is: 1,058.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.92 : 3,249.68 = 705.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.92/3,249.68 = 705.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.92x = 3,249.68 × 705.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.92x = 2,293,234.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,234.18/2,166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.29

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