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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.48, 3,246.16 and 703.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.48, 3,246.16 and 703.72 is: 1,054.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.48 : 3,246.16 = 703.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.48/3,246.16 = 703.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.48x = 3,246.16 × 703.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.48x = 2,284,387.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,387.72/2,165.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.91

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