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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,896.27, 4,344.34 and 705.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,896.27, 4,344.34 and 705.01 is: 1,057.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,896.27 : 4,344.34 = 705.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,896.27/4,344.34 = 705.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,896.27x = 4,344.34 × 705.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,896.27x = 3,062,803.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062,803.14/2,896.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.50

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