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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.97, 4,343.94 and 704.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.97, 4,343.94 and 704.70 is: 1,057.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.97 : 4,343.94 = 704.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.97/4,343.94 = 704.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.97x = 4,343.94 × 704.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.97x = 3,061,174.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,174.52/2,895.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.05

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