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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.85, 3,253.98 and 709.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.85, 3,253.98 and 709.61 is: 1,063.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.85 : 3,253.98 = 709.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.85/3,253.98 = 709.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.85x = 3,253.98 × 709.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.85x = 2,309,045.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,045.06/2,170.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.66

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