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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.78, 4,343.63 and 704.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.78, 4,343.63 and 704.51 is: 1,056.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.78 : 4,343.63 = 704.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.78/4,343.63 = 704.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.78x = 4,343.63 × 704.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.78x = 3,060,130.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,130.77/2,895.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.76

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