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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.21, 3,245.58 and 703

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.21, 3,245.58 and 703 is: 1,054.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.21 : 3,245.58 = 703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.21/3,245.58 = 703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.21x = 3,245.58 × 703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.21x = 2,281,642.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,642.74/2,164.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.26

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