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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.04, 4,336.55 and 699.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.04, 4,336.55 and 699.78 is: 1,049.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.04 : 4,336.55 = 699.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.04/4,336.55 = 699.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.04x = 4,336.55 × 699.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.04x = 3,034,627.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,627.46/2,891.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.67

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