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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.12, 3,398.19 and 705.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.12, 3,398.19 and 705.09 is: 1,057.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.12 : 3,398.19 = 705.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.12/3,398.19 = 705.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.12x = 3,398.19 × 705.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.12x = 2,396,029.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,396,029.79/2,265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.79

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