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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.22, 3,256.50 and 710.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.22, 3,256.50 and 710.34 is: 1,065.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.22 : 3,256.50 = 710.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.22/3,256.50 = 710.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.22x = 3,256.50 × 710.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.22x = 2,313,222.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,222.21/2,171.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.40

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