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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.34, 3,253.66 and 708.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.34, 3,253.66 and 708.16 is: 1,062.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.34 : 3,253.66 = 708.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.34/3,253.66 = 708.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.34x = 3,253.66 × 708.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.34x = 2,304,111.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,111.87/2,169.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.13

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