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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.26, 4,347.39 and 706.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.26, 4,347.39 and 706.98 is: 1,060.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.26 : 4,347.39 = 706.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.26/4,347.39 = 706.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.26x = 4,347.39 × 706.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.26x = 3,073,517.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,517.78/2,898.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.47

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