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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.26, 3,244.59 and 702.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.26, 3,244.59 and 702.23 is: 1,053.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.26 : 3,244.59 = 702.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.26/3,244.59 = 702.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.26x = 3,244.59 × 702.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.26x = 2,278,432.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,432.21/2,163.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.24

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