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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.77, 3,253.43 and 707.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.77, 3,253.43 and 707.43 is: 1,061.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.77 : 3,253.43 = 707.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.77/3,253.43 = 707.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.77x = 3,253.43 × 707.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.77x = 2,301,573.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,573.98/2,168.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.23

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