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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.32, 4,347.42 and 707.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.32, 4,347.42 and 707.06 is: 1,060.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.32 : 4,347.42 = 707.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.32/4,347.42 = 707.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.32x = 4,347.42 × 707.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.32x = 3,073,886.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,886.79/2,898.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.58

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