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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.28, 4,347.37 and 707.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.28, 4,347.37 and 707.01 is: 1,060.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.28 : 4,347.37 = 707.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.28/4,347.37 = 707.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.28x = 4,347.37 × 707.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.28x = 3,073,634.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,634.06/2,898.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.50

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