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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.80, 4,343.67 and 704.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.80, 4,343.67 and 704.54 is: 1,056.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.80 : 4,343.67 = 704.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.80/4,343.67 = 704.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.80x = 4,343.67 × 704.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.80x = 3,060,289.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,289.26/2,895.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.80

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