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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,894.49, 4,341.74 and 703.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,894.49, 4,341.74 and 703.22 is: 1,054.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,894.49 : 4,341.74 = 703.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,894.49/4,341.74 = 703.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,894.49x = 4,341.74 × 703.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,894.49x = 3,053,198.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,198.40/2,894.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.83

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