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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.35, 3,245.49 and 702.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.35, 3,245.49 and 702.47 is: 1,053.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.35 : 3,245.49 = 702.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.35/3,245.49 = 702.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.35x = 3,245.49 × 702.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.35x = 2,279,859.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279,859.36/2,163.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.86

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