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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.02, 4,347 and 706.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.02, 4,347 and 706.76 is: 1,060.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.02 : 4,347 = 706.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.02/4,347 = 706.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.02x = 4,347 × 706.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.02x = 3,072,285.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,072,285.72/2,898.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.13

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