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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.90, 3,244.80 and 701.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.90, 3,244.80 and 701.93 is: 1,053.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.90 : 3,244.80 = 701.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.90/3,244.80 = 701.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.90x = 3,244.80 × 701.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.90x = 2,277,618.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277,618.95/2,162.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.04

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