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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.33, 3,251.45 and 707.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.33, 3,251.45 and 707.50 is: 1,061.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.33 : 3,251.45 = 707.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.33/3,251.45 = 707.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.33x = 3,251.45 × 707.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.33x = 2,300,400.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,400.88/2,167.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.40

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