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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.28, 3,254.28 and 708.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.28, 3,254.28 and 708.04 is: 1,062.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.28 : 3,254.28 = 708.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.28/3,254.28 = 708.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.28x = 3,254.28 × 708.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.28x = 2,304,160.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,160.41/2,169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.18

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