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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.72, 3,245.76 and 702.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.72, 3,245.76 and 702.84 is: 1,054.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.72 : 3,245.76 = 702.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.72/3,245.76 = 702.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.72x = 3,245.76 × 702.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.72x = 2,281,249.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,249.96/2,163.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.32

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