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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.56, 3,392.54 and 702.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.56, 3,392.54 and 702.16 is: 1,052.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.56 : 3,392.54 = 702.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.56/3,392.54 = 702.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.56x = 3,392.54 × 702.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.56x = 2,382,105.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,382,105.89/2,262.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.84

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