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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.62, 3,273.45 and 701.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.62, 3,273.45 and 701.45 is: 1,052.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.62 : 3,273.45 = 701.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.62/3,273.45 = 701.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.62x = 3,273.45 × 701.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.62x = 2,296,153.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,153.14/2,182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.02

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