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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.83, 4,337.75 and 700.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.83, 4,337.75 and 700.56 is: 1,050.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.83 : 4,337.75 = 700.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.83/4,337.75 = 700.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.83x = 4,337.75 × 700.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.83x = 3,038,850.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,038,850.64/2,891.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.84

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