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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.72, 3,244.04 and 701.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.72, 3,244.04 and 701.87 is: 1,052.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.72 : 3,244.04 = 701.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.72/3,244.04 = 701.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.72x = 3,244.04 × 701.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.72x = 2,276,890.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,890.85/2,162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.79

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