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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.80, 3,246.11 and 702.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.80, 3,246.11 and 702.76 is: 1,054.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.80 : 3,246.11 = 702.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.80/3,246.11 = 702.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.80x = 3,246.11 × 702.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.80x = 2,281,236.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,236.26/2,163.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.27

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