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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.69, 3,255.30 and 709.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.69, 3,255.30 and 709.50 is: 1,064.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.69 : 3,255.30 = 709.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.69/3,255.30 = 709.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.69x = 3,255.30 × 709.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.69x = 2,309,617.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,617.30/2,170.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.00

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