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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.60, 3,252.57 and 707.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.60, 3,252.57 and 707.75 is: 1,061.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.60 : 3,252.57 = 707.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.60/3,252.57 = 707.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.60x = 3,252.57 × 707.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.60x = 2,302,006.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,006.42/2,168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.52

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