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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.75, 3,253.17 and 708.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.75, 3,253.17 and 708.05 is: 1,062.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.75 : 3,253.17 = 708.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.75/3,253.17 = 708.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.75x = 3,253.17 × 708.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.75x = 2,303,407.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303,407.02/2,168.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.09

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