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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.16, 3,246.60 and 703.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.16, 3,246.60 and 703.01 is: 1,054.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.16 : 3,246.60 = 703.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.16/3,246.60 = 703.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.16x = 3,246.60 × 703.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.16x = 2,282,392.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,392.27/2,164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.63

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