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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.21, 3,244.08 and 702

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.21, 3,244.08 and 702 is: 1,052.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.21 : 3,244.08 = 702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.21/3,244.08 = 702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.21x = 3,244.08 × 702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.21x = 2,277,346.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277,346.79/2,163.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.76

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