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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.55, 4,346.31 and 706.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.55, 4,346.31 and 706.28 is: 1,059.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.55 : 4,346.31 = 706.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.55/4,346.31 = 706.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.55x = 4,346.31 × 706.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.55x = 3,069,711.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,069,711.83/2,897.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.42

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