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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.66, 3,252.24 and 707.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.66, 3,252.24 and 707.46 is: 1,060.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.66 : 3,252.24 = 707.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.66/3,252.24 = 707.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.66x = 3,252.24 × 707.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.66x = 2,300,829.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,829.71/2,168.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.95

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