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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,888.91, 4,333.33 and 697.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,888.91, 4,333.33 and 697.63 is: 1,046.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,888.91 : 4,333.33 = 697.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,888.91/4,333.33 = 697.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,888.91x = 4,333.33 × 697.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,888.91x = 3,023,061.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,061.01/2,888.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.44

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