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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.95, 3,255.32 and 709.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.95, 3,255.32 and 709.18 is: 1,063.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.95 : 3,255.32 = 709.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.95/3,255.32 = 709.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.95x = 3,255.32 × 709.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.95x = 2,308,601.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,601.47/2,169.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.90

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