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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.28, 3,252.84 and 707.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.28, 3,252.84 and 707.68 is: 1,061.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.28 : 3,252.84 = 707.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.28/3,252.84 = 707.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.28x = 3,252.84 × 707.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.28x = 2,301,969.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,969.81/2,169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.17

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