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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.55, 3,244.28 and 701.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.55, 3,244.28 and 701.59 is: 1,052.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.55 : 3,244.28 = 701.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.55/3,244.28 = 701.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.55x = 3,244.28 × 701.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.55x = 2,276,134.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,134.68/2,162.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.52

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