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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.42, 4,343.08 and 704.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.42, 4,343.08 and 704.06 is: 1,056.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.42 : 4,343.08 = 704.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.42/4,343.08 = 704.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.42x = 4,343.08 × 704.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.42x = 3,057,788.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,788.90/2,895.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.08

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