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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.32, 3,251.25 and 706.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.32, 3,251.25 and 706.08 is: 1,059.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.32 : 3,251.25 = 706.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.32/3,251.25 = 706.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.32x = 3,251.25 × 706.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.32x = 2,295,642.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,642.60/2,167.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.21

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