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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.23, 3,164.14 and 703.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.23, 3,164.14 and 703.17 is: 1,054.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.23 : 3,164.14 = 703.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.23/3,164.14 = 703.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.23x = 3,164.14 × 703.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.23x = 2,224,937.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,937.24/2,109.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.86

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