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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889, 4,333.51 and 697.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889, 4,333.51 and 697.73 is: 1,046.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889 : 4,333.51 = 697.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889/4,333.51 = 697.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889x = 4,333.51 × 697.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889x = 3,023,619.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,619.93/2,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.60

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