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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.82, 3,255 and 708.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.82, 3,255 and 708.58 is: 1,062.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.82 : 3,255 = 708.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.82/3,255 = 708.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.82x = 3,255 × 708.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.82x = 2,306,427.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,427.90/2,169.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.96

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