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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.38, 3,254.11 and 708.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.38, 3,254.11 and 708.62 is: 1,062.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.38 : 3,254.11 = 708.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.38/3,254.11 = 708.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.38x = 3,254.11 × 708.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.38x = 2,305,909.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,909.39/2,169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.93

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