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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.74, 4,349.61 and 708.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.74, 4,349.61 and 708.47 is: 1,062.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.74 : 4,349.61 = 708.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.74/4,349.61 = 708.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.74x = 4,349.61 × 708.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.74x = 3,081,546.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,081,546.45/2,899.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.70

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