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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.50, 3,364.29 and 703.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.50, 3,364.29 and 703.50 is: 1,055.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.50 : 3,364.29 = 703.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.50/3,364.29 = 703.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.50x = 3,364.29 × 703.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.50x = 2,366,778.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366,778.02/2,242.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.42

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