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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.38, 3,393.41 and 702.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.38, 3,393.41 and 702.41 is: 1,053.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.38 : 3,393.41 = 702.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.38/3,393.41 = 702.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.38x = 3,393.41 × 702.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.38x = 2,383,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383,544.64/2,262.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.56

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