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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.59, 4,337.37 and 700.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.59, 4,337.37 and 700.32 is: 1,050.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.59 : 4,337.37 = 700.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.59/4,337.37 = 700.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.59x = 4,337.37 × 700.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.59x = 3,037,549.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,549.58/2,891.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.48

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