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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.47, 3,250.87 and 706.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.47, 3,250.87 and 706.61 is: 1,059.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.47 : 3,250.87 = 706.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.47/3,250.87 = 706.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.47x = 3,250.87 × 706.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.47x = 2,297,103.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,103.61/2,167.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.81

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