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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.18, 3,243.27 and 701.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.18, 3,243.27 and 701.44 is: 1,052.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.18 : 3,243.27 = 701.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.18/3,243.27 = 701.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.18x = 3,243.27 × 701.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.18x = 2,274,968.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,968.13/2,162.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.17

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