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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.96, 3,396.35 and 703.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.96, 3,396.35 and 703.85 is: 1,055.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.96 : 3,396.35 = 703.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.96/3,396.35 = 703.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.96x = 3,396.35 × 703.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.96x = 2,390,520.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,520.95/2,263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.90

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