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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.48, 3,246.96 and 703.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.48, 3,246.96 and 703.36 is: 1,055.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.48 : 3,246.96 = 703.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.48/3,246.96 = 703.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.48x = 3,246.96 × 703.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.48x = 2,283,781.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,781.79/2,164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.12

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