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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.96, 3,255.12 and 709.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.96, 3,255.12 and 709.08 is: 1,063.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.96 : 3,255.12 = 709.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.96/3,255.12 = 709.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.96x = 3,255.12 × 709.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.96x = 2,308,140.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,140.49/2,169.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.68

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