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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,889.83, 4,334.73 and 698.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,889.83, 4,334.73 and 698.55 is: 1,047.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,889.83 : 4,334.73 = 698.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,889.83/4,334.73 = 698.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,889.83x = 4,334.73 × 698.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,889.83x = 3,028,025.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,025.64/2,889.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.82

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