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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.86, 3,255.06 and 709.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.86, 3,255.06 and 709.16 is: 1,063.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.86 : 3,255.06 = 709.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.86/3,255.06 = 709.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.86x = 3,255.06 × 709.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.86x = 2,308,358.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,358.35/2,169.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.83

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