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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.97, 3,243.92 and 702.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.97, 3,243.92 and 702.54 is: 1,053.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.97 : 3,243.92 = 702.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.97/3,243.92 = 702.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.97x = 3,243.92 × 702.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.97x = 2,278,980.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,980.04/2,162.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.63

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