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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.93, 3,258.12 and 710.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.93, 3,258.12 and 710.74 is: 1,066.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.93 : 3,258.12 = 710.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.93/3,258.12 = 710.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.93x = 3,258.12 × 710.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.93x = 2,315,682.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,682.95/2,171.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.19

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