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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.42, 4,347.66 and 707.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.42, 4,347.66 and 707.16 is: 1,060.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.42 : 4,347.66 = 707.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.42/4,347.66 = 707.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.42x = 4,347.66 × 707.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.42x = 3,074,491.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,491.25/2,898.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.75

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