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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.69, 3,364.58 and 703.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.69, 3,364.58 and 703.69 is: 1,055.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.69 : 3,364.58 = 703.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.69/3,364.58 = 703.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.69x = 3,364.58 × 703.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.69x = 2,367,609.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367,609.37/2,242.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.70

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