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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.42, 3,250.90 and 706.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.42, 3,250.90 and 706.58 is: 1,059.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.42 : 3,250.90 = 706.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.42/3,250.90 = 706.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.42x = 3,250.90 × 706.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.42x = 2,297,020.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,020.92/2,167.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.80

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