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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.25, 3,252.42 and 707.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.25, 3,252.42 and 707.55 is: 1,061.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.25 : 3,252.42 = 707.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.25/3,252.42 = 707.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.25x = 3,252.42 × 707.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.25x = 2,301,249.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,249.77/2,168.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.34

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