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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.47, 3,254.72 and 708.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.47, 3,254.72 and 708.64 is: 1,063.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.47 : 3,254.72 = 708.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.47/3,254.72 = 708.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.47x = 3,254.72 × 708.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.47x = 2,306,413.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,413.10/2,169.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.12

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