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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.83, 3,256.21 and 709.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.83, 3,256.21 and 709.99 is: 1,064.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.83 : 3,256.21 = 709.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.83/3,256.21 = 709.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.83x = 3,256.21 × 709.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.83x = 2,311,876.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,311,876.54/2,170.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.97

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