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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.28, 3,252.34 and 707.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.28, 3,252.34 and 707.40 is: 1,061.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.28 : 3,252.34 = 707.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.28/3,252.34 = 707.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.28x = 3,252.34 × 707.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.28x = 2,300,705.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,705.32/2,168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.07

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