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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.60, 4,343.36 and 704.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.60, 4,343.36 and 704.33 is: 1,056.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.60 : 4,343.36 = 704.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.60/4,343.36 = 704.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.60x = 4,343.36 × 704.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.60x = 3,059,158.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,158.75/2,895.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.49

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