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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.73, 3,253.10 and 707.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.73, 3,253.10 and 707.90 is: 1,061.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.73 : 3,253.10 = 707.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.73/3,253.10 = 707.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.73x = 3,253.10 × 707.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.73x = 2,302,849.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,849.69/2,168.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.84

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