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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.38, 3,254.41 and 708.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.38, 3,254.41 and 708.19 is: 1,062.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.38 : 3,254.41 = 708.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.38/3,254.41 = 708.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.38x = 3,254.41 × 708.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.38x = 2,304,740.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,740.62/2,169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.40

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