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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.50, 3,254.70 and 708.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.50, 3,254.70 and 708.50 is: 1,062.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.50 : 3,254.70 = 708.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.50/3,254.70 = 708.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.50x = 3,254.70 × 708.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.50x = 2,305,954.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305,954.95/2,169.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.90

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