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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.52, 4,349.24 and 708.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.52, 4,349.24 and 708.24 is: 1,062.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.52 : 4,349.24 = 708.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.52/4,349.24 = 708.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.52x = 4,349.24 × 708.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.52x = 3,080,305.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,305.74/2,899.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.35

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