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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.44, 3,256.18 and 709.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.44, 3,256.18 and 709.60 is: 1,064.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.44 : 3,256.18 = 709.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.44/3,256.18 = 709.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.44x = 3,256.18 × 709.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.44x = 2,310,585.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310,585.33/2,170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.57

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