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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.17, 3,393.48 and 702.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.17, 3,393.48 and 702.11 is: 1,053.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.17 : 3,393.48 = 702.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.17/3,393.48 = 702.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.17x = 3,393.48 × 702.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.17x = 2,382,596.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,596.24/2,262.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.23

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