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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.60, 4,347.85 and 707.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.60, 4,347.85 and 707.32 is: 1,060.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.60 : 4,347.85 = 707.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.60/4,347.85 = 707.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.60x = 4,347.85 × 707.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.60x = 3,075,321.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,321.26/2,898.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.97

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