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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.93, 3,244.40 and 702.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.93, 3,244.40 and 702.20 is: 1,053.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.93 : 3,244.40 = 702.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.93/3,244.40 = 702.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.93x = 3,244.40 × 702.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.93x = 2,278,197.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,197.95/2,162.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.29

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