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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.95, 3,244.85 and 701.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.95, 3,244.85 and 701.71 is: 1,052.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.95 : 3,244.85 = 701.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.95/3,244.85 = 701.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.95x = 3,244.85 × 701.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.95x = 2,276,943.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,943.69/2,162.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.70

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