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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.88, 3,253.80 and 708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.88, 3,253.80 and 708.20 is: 1,062.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.88 : 3,253.80 = 708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.88/3,253.80 = 708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.88x = 3,253.80 × 708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.88x = 2,304,341.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,341.16/2,168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.46

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