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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168, 3,252.60 and 707.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168, 3,252.60 and 707.12 is: 1,060.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168 : 3,252.60 = 707.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168/3,252.60 = 707.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168x = 3,252.60 × 707.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168x = 2,299,978.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,978.51/2,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.88

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