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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.49, 4,338.71 and 701.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.49, 4,338.71 and 701.22 is: 1,051.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.49 : 4,338.71 = 701.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.49/4,338.71 = 701.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.49x = 4,338.71 × 701.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.49x = 3,042,405.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,405.62/2,892.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.83

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