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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.73, 3,251.75 and 706.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.73, 3,251.75 and 706.82 is: 1,060.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.73 : 3,251.75 = 706.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.73/3,251.75 = 706.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.73x = 3,251.75 × 706.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.73x = 2,298,382.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,382.14/2,167.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.27

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