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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.53, 3,254.40 and 708.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.53, 3,254.40 and 708.68 is: 1,063.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.53 : 3,254.40 = 708.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.53/3,254.40 = 708.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.53x = 3,254.40 × 708.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.53x = 2,306,328.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,328.19/2,169.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.05

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