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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,894.30, 4,341.47 and 703.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,894.30, 4,341.47 and 703.02 is: 1,054.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,894.30 : 4,341.47 = 703.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,894.30/4,341.47 = 703.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,894.30x = 4,341.47 × 703.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,894.30x = 3,052,153.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,153.00/2,894.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.54

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