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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.37, 3,394.09 and 702.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.37, 3,394.09 and 702.29 is: 1,053.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.37 : 3,394.09 = 702.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.37/3,394.09 = 702.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.37x = 3,394.09 × 702.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.37x = 2,383,640.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383,640.88/2,262.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.60

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