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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.02, 3,244.52 and 703.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.02, 3,244.52 and 703.20 is: 1,054.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.02 : 3,244.52 = 703.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.02/3,244.52 = 703.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.02x = 3,244.52 × 703.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.02x = 2,281,546.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,546.46/2,163.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.80

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