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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.55, 4,343.31 and 704.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.55, 4,343.31 and 704.28 is: 1,056.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.55 : 4,343.31 = 704.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.55/4,343.31 = 704.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.55x = 4,343.31 × 704.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.55x = 3,058,906.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,906.37/2,895.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.42

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