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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.15, 4,342.66 and 703.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.15, 4,342.66 and 703.89 is: 1,055.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.15 : 4,342.66 = 703.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.15/4,342.66 = 703.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.15x = 4,342.66 × 703.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.15x = 3,056,754.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,056,754.95/2,895.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.82

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