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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.78, 3,252.46 and 707.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.78, 3,252.46 and 707.58 is: 1,061.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.78 : 3,252.46 = 707.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.78/3,252.46 = 707.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.78x = 3,252.46 × 707.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.78x = 2,301,375.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,375.65/2,168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.14

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