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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.02, 3,396.50 and 703.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.02, 3,396.50 and 703.98 is: 1,056.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.02 : 3,396.50 = 703.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.02/3,396.50 = 703.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.02x = 3,396.50 × 703.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.02x = 2,391,068.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,068.07/2,264.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.12

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