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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.93, 3,245.16 and 702.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.93, 3,245.16 and 702.72 is: 1,053.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.93 : 3,245.16 = 702.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.93/3,245.16 = 702.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.93x = 3,245.16 × 702.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.93x = 2,280,438.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,438.84/2,163.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.84

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