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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.06, 4,056.86 and 1,038.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.06, 4,056.86 and 1,038.83 is: 1,557.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.06 : 4,056.86 = 1,038.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.06/4,056.86 = 1,038.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.06x = 4,056.86 × 1,038.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.06x = 4,214,362.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,214,362.40/2,705.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.96

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