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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.38, 3,245.27 and 702.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.38, 3,245.27 and 702.14 is: 1,053.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.38 : 3,245.27 = 702.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.38/3,245.27 = 702.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.38x = 3,245.27 × 702.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.38x = 2,278,614.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,614.14/2,163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.27

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