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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.01, 4,333.47 and 697.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.01, 4,333.47 and 697.72 is: 1,046.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.01 : 4,333.47 = 697.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.01/4,333.47 = 697.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.01x = 4,333.47 × 697.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.01x = 3,023,548.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,548.69/2,889.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.57

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