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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.92, 3,255.69 and 709.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.92, 3,255.69 and 709.68 is: 1,064.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.92 : 3,255.69 = 709.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.92/3,255.69 = 709.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.92x = 3,255.69 × 709.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.92x = 2,310,498.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310,498.08/2,170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.29

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