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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.78, 4,343.67 and 704.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.78, 4,343.67 and 704.52 is: 1,056.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.78 : 4,343.67 = 704.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.78/4,343.67 = 704.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.78x = 4,343.67 × 704.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.78x = 3,060,202.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,202.39/2,895.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.78

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