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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.49, 4,347.74 and 707.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.49, 4,347.74 and 707.22 is: 1,060.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.49 : 4,347.74 = 707.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.49/4,347.74 = 707.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.49x = 4,347.74 × 707.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.49x = 3,074,808.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,808.68/2,898.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.83

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