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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.66, 3,253.69 and 709.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.66, 3,253.69 and 709.42 is: 1,063.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.66 : 3,253.69 = 709.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.66/3,253.69 = 709.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.66x = 3,253.69 × 709.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.66x = 2,308,232.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,232.76/2,170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.38

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