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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.25, 3,252.78 and 707.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.25, 3,252.78 and 707.01 is: 1,060.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.25 : 3,252.78 = 707.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.25/3,252.78 = 707.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.25x = 3,252.78 × 707.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.25x = 2,299,747.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,747.99/2,168.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.65

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