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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.32, 3,279.54 and 705.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.32, 3,279.54 and 705.68 is: 1,058.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.32 : 3,279.54 = 705.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.32/3,279.54 = 705.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.32x = 3,279.54 × 705.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.32x = 2,314,305.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,314,305.79/2,186.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.54

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