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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.05, 4,055.55 and 1,729.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.05, 4,055.55 and 1,729.27 is: 2,592.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.05 : 4,055.55 = 1,729.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.05/4,055.55 = 1,729.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.05x = 4,055.55 × 1,729.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.05x = 7,013,140.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,013,140.95/2,705.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.61

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