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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.76, 3,256.18 and 710.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.76, 3,256.18 and 710.06 is: 1,065.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.76 : 3,256.18 = 710.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.76/3,256.18 = 710.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.76x = 3,256.18 × 710.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.76x = 2,312,083.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,083.17/2,170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.10

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