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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.27, 3,254.33 and 708.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.27, 3,254.33 and 708.03 is: 1,062.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.27 : 3,254.33 = 708.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.27/3,254.33 = 708.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.27x = 3,254.33 × 708.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.27x = 2,304,163.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,163.27/2,169.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.18

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