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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.12, 4,347.18 and 706.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.12, 4,347.18 and 706.85 is: 1,060.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.12 : 4,347.18 = 706.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.12/4,347.18 = 706.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.12x = 4,347.18 × 706.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.12x = 3,072,782.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,072,782.45/2,898.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.27

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