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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.10, 3,253.79 and 708.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.10, 3,253.79 and 708.27 is: 1,062.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.10 : 3,253.79 = 708.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.10/3,253.79 = 708.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.10x = 3,253.79 × 708.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.10x = 2,304,561.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,561.84/2,169.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.45

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