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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.69, 3,163.77 and 703.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.69, 3,163.77 and 703.86 is: 1,055.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.69 : 3,163.77 = 703.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.69/3,163.77 = 703.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.69x = 3,163.77 × 703.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.69x = 2,226,851.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,851.15/2,109.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.53

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