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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.87, 3,245.81 and 703.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.87, 3,245.81 and 703.17 is: 1,054.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.87 : 3,245.81 = 703.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.87/3,245.81 = 703.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.87x = 3,245.81 × 703.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.87x = 2,282,352.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,352.70/2,163.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.76

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