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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.38, 3,249.99 and 706.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.38, 3,249.99 and 706.35 is: 1,059.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.38 : 3,249.99 = 706.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.38/3,249.99 = 706.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.38x = 3,249.99 × 706.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.38x = 2,295,630.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,630.44/2,167.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.17

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