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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.18, 3,244.04 and 701.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.18, 3,244.04 and 701.97 is: 1,052.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.18 : 3,244.04 = 701.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.18/3,244.04 = 701.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.18x = 3,244.04 × 701.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.18x = 2,277,215.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277,215.25/2,163.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.72

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