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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.38, 4,338.58 and 701.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.38, 4,338.58 and 701.11 is: 1,051.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.38 : 4,338.58 = 701.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.38/4,338.58 = 701.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.38x = 4,338.58 × 701.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.38x = 3,041,807.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,807.47/2,892.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.66

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