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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.16, 3,253.94 and 708.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.16, 3,253.94 and 708.32 is: 1,062.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.16 : 3,253.94 = 708.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.16/3,253.94 = 708.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.16x = 3,253.94 × 708.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.16x = 2,304,830.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,830.78/2,169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.55

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