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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.39, 3,251.36 and 706.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.39, 3,251.36 and 706.04 is: 1,059.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.39 : 3,251.36 = 706.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.39/3,251.36 = 706.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.39x = 3,251.36 × 706.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.39x = 2,295,600.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,600.11/2,167.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.16

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