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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.45, 3,395.29 and 703.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.45, 3,395.29 and 703.62 is: 1,055.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.45 : 3,395.29 = 703.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.45/3,395.29 = 703.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.45x = 3,395.29 × 703.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.45x = 2,388,993.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,993.95/2,263.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.47

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