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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.09, 3,244.33 and 702.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.09, 3,244.33 and 702.26 is: 1,053.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.09 : 3,244.33 = 702.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.09/3,244.33 = 702.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.09x = 3,244.33 × 702.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.09x = 2,278,363.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,363.19/2,163.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.29

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