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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165, 3,245.88 and 703.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165, 3,245.88 and 703.28 is: 1,054.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165 : 3,245.88 = 703.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165/3,245.88 = 703.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165x = 3,245.88 × 703.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165x = 2,282,762.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,762.49/2,165
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.39

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