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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.44, 4,039.89 and 1,305.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.44, 4,039.89 and 1,305.02 is: 1,956.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.44 : 4,039.89 = 1,305.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.44/4,039.89 = 1,305.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.44x = 4,039.89 × 1,305.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.44x = 5,272,137.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,272,137.25/2,694.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.67

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