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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.68, 4,343.52 and 704.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.68, 4,343.52 and 704.40 is: 1,056.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.68 : 4,343.52 = 704.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.68/4,343.52 = 704.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.68x = 4,343.52 × 704.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.68x = 3,059,561.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,561.84/2,895.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.59

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