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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.43, 4,337.15 and 700.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.43, 4,337.15 and 700.17 is: 1,050.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.43 : 4,337.15 = 700.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.43/4,337.15 = 700.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.43x = 4,337.15 × 700.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.43x = 3,036,742.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,742.32/2,891.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.26

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