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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.50, 3,251.59 and 706.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.50, 3,251.59 and 706.31 is: 1,059.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.50 : 3,251.59 = 706.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.50/3,251.59 = 706.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.50x = 3,251.59 × 706.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.50x = 2,296,630.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,630.53/2,167.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.58

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