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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.31, 4,339.98 and 702.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.31, 4,339.98 and 702.04 is: 1,053.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.31 : 4,339.98 = 702.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.31/4,339.98 = 702.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.31x = 4,339.98 × 702.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.31x = 3,046,839.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,839.56/2,893.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.06

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