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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.72, 3,247.31 and 703.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.72, 3,247.31 and 703.53 is: 1,055.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.72 : 3,247.31 = 703.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.72/3,247.31 = 703.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.72x = 3,247.31 × 703.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.72x = 2,284,588.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,588.12/2,164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.37

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