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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.48, 3,273.40 and 701.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.48, 3,273.40 and 701.86 is: 1,052.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.48 : 3,273.40 = 701.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.48/3,273.40 = 701.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.48x = 3,273.40 × 701.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.48x = 2,297,468.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,468.52/2,182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.69

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