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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.31, 4,337 and 700.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.31, 4,337 and 700.05 is: 1,050.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.31 : 4,337 = 700.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.31/4,337 = 700.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.31x = 4,337 × 700.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.31x = 3,036,116.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,116.85/2,891.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.08

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