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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,896.41, 4,344.57 and 705.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,896.41, 4,344.57 and 705.06 is: 1,057.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,896.41 : 4,344.57 = 705.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,896.41/4,344.57 = 705.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,896.41x = 4,344.57 × 705.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,896.41x = 3,063,182.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,182.52/2,896.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.58

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