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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.16, 3,403.27 and 708.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.16, 3,403.27 and 708.95 is: 1,063.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.16 : 3,403.27 = 708.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.16/3,403.27 = 708.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.16x = 3,403.27 × 708.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.16x = 2,412,748.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,748.27/2,269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.28

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