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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.07, 3,282.52 and 707.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.07, 3,282.52 and 707.69 is: 1,061.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.07 : 3,282.52 = 707.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.07/3,282.52 = 707.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.07x = 3,282.52 × 707.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.07x = 2,323,006.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,006.58/2,188.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.67

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