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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.94, 4,349.85 and 708.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.94, 4,349.85 and 708.56 is: 1,062.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.94 : 4,349.85 = 708.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.94/4,349.85 = 708.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.94x = 4,349.85 × 708.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.94x = 3,082,129.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082,129.72/2,899.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.83

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