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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.87, 3,396.34 and 703.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.87, 3,396.34 and 703.80 is: 1,055.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.87 : 3,396.34 = 703.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.87/3,396.34 = 703.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.87x = 3,396.34 × 703.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.87x = 2,390,344.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,344.09/2,263.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.87

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