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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.98, 3,256.97 and 710.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.98, 3,256.97 and 710.15 is: 1,065.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.98 : 3,256.97 = 710.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.98/3,256.97 = 710.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.98x = 3,256.97 × 710.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.98x = 2,312,917.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,917.41/2,170.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.38

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