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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.79, 4,348.17 and 707.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.79, 4,348.17 and 707.53 is: 1,061.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.79 : 4,348.17 = 707.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.79/4,348.17 = 707.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.79x = 4,348.17 × 707.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.79x = 3,076,460.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,076,460.72/2,898.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.29

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