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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.85, 3,246.24 and 702.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.85, 3,246.24 and 702.97 is: 1,054.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.85 : 3,246.24 = 702.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.85/3,246.24 = 702.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.85x = 3,246.24 × 702.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.85x = 2,282,009.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,009.33/2,163.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.61

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