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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.24, 4,338.36 and 700.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.24, 4,338.36 and 700.97 is: 1,051.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.24 : 4,338.36 = 700.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.24/4,338.36 = 700.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.24x = 4,338.36 × 700.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.24x = 3,041,038.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,038.52/2,892.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.45

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