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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.71, 3,250.98 and 706.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.71, 3,250.98 and 706.87 is: 1,059.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.71 : 3,250.98 = 706.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.71/3,250.98 = 706.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.71x = 3,250.98 × 706.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.71x = 2,298,020.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,020.23/2,168.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.63

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