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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.45, 3,246.87 and 703.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.45, 3,246.87 and 703.21 is: 1,054.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.45 : 3,246.87 = 703.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.45/3,246.87 = 703.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.45x = 3,246.87 × 703.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.45x = 2,283,215.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,215.22/2,164.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.87

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