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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.38, 4,338.59 and 701.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.38, 4,338.59 and 701.10 is: 1,051.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.38 : 4,338.59 = 701.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.38/4,338.59 = 701.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.38x = 4,338.59 × 701.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.38x = 3,041,781.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,781.94/2,892.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.66

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