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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.38, 3,252.33 and 707.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.38, 3,252.33 and 707.53 is: 1,061.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.38 : 3,252.33 = 707.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.38/3,252.33 = 707.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.38x = 3,252.33 × 707.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.38x = 2,301,121.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,121.04/2,168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.22

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