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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.79, 4,343.67 and 704.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.79, 4,343.67 and 704.53 is: 1,056.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.79 : 4,343.67 = 704.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.79/4,343.67 = 704.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.79x = 4,343.67 × 704.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.79x = 3,060,245.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,245.83/2,895.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.79

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