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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.39, 3,245.54 and 702.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.39, 3,245.54 and 702.43 is: 1,053.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.39 : 3,245.54 = 702.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.39/3,245.54 = 702.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.39x = 3,245.54 × 702.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.39x = 2,279,764.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279,764.66/2,163.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.79

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