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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.64, 3,252.72 and 707.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.64, 3,252.72 and 707.64 is: 1,061.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.64 : 3,252.72 = 707.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.64/3,252.72 = 707.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.64x = 3,252.72 × 707.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.64x = 2,301,754.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,754.78/2,168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.38

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