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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.25, 3,274.58 and 702.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.25, 3,274.58 and 702.62 is: 1,053.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.25 : 3,274.58 = 702.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.25/3,274.58 = 702.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.25x = 3,274.58 × 702.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.25x = 2,300,797.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,797.53/2,183.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.84

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