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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.37, 4,331.04 and 696.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.37, 4,331.04 and 696.09 is: 1,044.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.37 : 4,331.04 = 696.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.37/4,331.04 = 696.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.37x = 4,331.04 × 696.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.37x = 3,014,813.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,813.14/2,887.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.14

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