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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.79, 3,363.64 and 703.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.79, 3,363.64 and 703.79 is: 1,055.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.79 : 3,363.64 = 703.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.79/3,363.64 = 703.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.79x = 3,363.64 × 703.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.79x = 2,367,296.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367,296.20/2,242.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.51

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