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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.70, 3,257.80 and 710.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.70, 3,257.80 and 710.87 is: 1,066.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.70 : 3,257.80 = 710.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.70/3,257.80 = 710.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.70x = 3,257.80 × 710.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.70x = 2,315,854.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,854.22/2,171.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.38

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