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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.46, 3,254.69 and 708.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.46, 3,254.69 and 708.72 is: 1,063.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.46 : 3,254.69 = 708.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.46/3,254.69 = 708.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.46x = 3,254.69 × 708.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.46x = 2,306,663.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,663.90/2,169.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.24

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