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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.79, 3,254.38 and 708.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.79, 3,254.38 and 708.75 is: 1,063.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.79 : 3,254.38 = 708.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.79/3,254.38 = 708.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.79x = 3,254.38 × 708.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.79x = 2,306,540.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,540.05/2,169.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.03

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