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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.88, 3,253.08 and 708.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.88, 3,253.08 and 708.04 is: 1,061.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.88 : 3,253.08 = 708.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.88/3,253.08 = 708.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.88x = 3,253.08 × 708.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.88x = 2,303,310.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303,310.76/2,168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.98

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