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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.96, 3,256.94 and 710.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.96, 3,256.94 and 710.22 is: 1,065.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.96 : 3,256.94 = 710.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.96/3,256.94 = 710.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.96x = 3,256.94 × 710.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.96x = 2,313,143.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,143.93/2,170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.49

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