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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.14, 3,254.22 and 708.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.14, 3,254.22 and 708.29 is: 1,062.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.14 : 3,254.22 = 708.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.14/3,254.22 = 708.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.14x = 3,254.22 × 708.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.14x = 2,304,931.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,931.48/2,169.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.60

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