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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.59, 4,337.36 and 700.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.59, 4,337.36 and 700.31 is: 1,050.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.59 : 4,337.36 = 700.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.59/4,337.36 = 700.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.59x = 4,337.36 × 700.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.59x = 3,037,506.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,506.55/2,891.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.46

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