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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.79, 4,339.17 and 701.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.79, 4,339.17 and 701.53 is: 1,052.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.79 : 4,339.17 = 701.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.79/4,339.17 = 701.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.79x = 4,339.17 × 701.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.79x = 3,044,057.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,057.93/2,892.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.29

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