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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.29, 4,348.92 and 708.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.29, 4,348.92 and 708.03 is: 1,062.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.29 : 4,348.92 = 708.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.29/4,348.92 = 708.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.29x = 4,348.92 × 708.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.29x = 3,079,165.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,165.83/2,899.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.04

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