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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.36, 3,254.86 and 709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.36, 3,254.86 and 709.20 is: 1,063.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.36 : 3,254.86 = 709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.36/3,254.86 = 709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.36x = 3,254.86 × 709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.36x = 2,308,346.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,346.71/2,170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.58

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