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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.54, 4,338.79 and 701.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.54, 4,338.79 and 701.28 is: 1,051.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.54 : 4,338.79 = 701.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.54/4,338.79 = 701.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.54x = 4,338.79 × 701.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.54x = 3,042,706.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,706.65/2,892.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.92

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