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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.82, 3,253.50 and 707.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.82, 3,253.50 and 707.58 is: 1,061.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.82 : 3,253.50 = 707.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.82/3,253.50 = 707.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.82x = 3,253.50 × 707.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.82x = 2,302,111.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,111.53/2,168.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.46

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