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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.97, 3,253.12 and 708.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.97, 3,253.12 and 708.12 is: 1,062.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.97 : 3,253.12 = 708.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.97/3,253.12 = 708.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.97x = 3,253.12 × 708.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.97x = 2,303,579.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303,579.53/2,168.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.06

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