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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.44, 3,253.17 and 707.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.44, 3,253.17 and 707.59 is: 1,061.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.44 : 3,253.17 = 707.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.44/3,253.17 = 707.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.44x = 3,253.17 × 707.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.44x = 2,301,910.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,910.56/2,168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.55

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