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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.84, 3,253.14 and 707.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.84, 3,253.14 and 707.87 is: 1,061.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.84 : 3,253.14 = 707.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.84/3,253.14 = 707.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.84x = 3,253.14 × 707.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.84x = 2,302,783.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,783.95/2,168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.76

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