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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.08, 3,244.92 and 701.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.08, 3,244.92 and 701.76 is: 1,052.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.08 : 3,244.92 = 701.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.08/3,244.92 = 701.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.08x = 3,244.92 × 701.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.08x = 2,277,155.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277,155.06/2,163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.74

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