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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.44, 3,245.28 and 702.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.44, 3,245.28 and 702.28 is: 1,053.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.44 : 3,245.28 = 702.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.44/3,245.28 = 702.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.44x = 3,245.28 × 702.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.44x = 2,279,095.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279,095.24/2,162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.95

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