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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.68, 3,244.02 and 701.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.68, 3,244.02 and 701.80 is: 1,052.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.68 : 3,244.02 = 701.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.68/3,244.02 = 701.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.68x = 3,244.02 × 701.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.68x = 2,276,653.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,653.24/2,162.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.70

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