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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.74, 3,396.18 and 703.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.74, 3,396.18 and 703.75 is: 1,055.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.74 : 3,396.18 = 703.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.74/3,396.18 = 703.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.74x = 3,396.18 × 703.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.74x = 2,390,077.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,077.05/2,263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.81

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