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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.15, 4,055.46 and 1,146.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.15, 4,055.46 and 1,146.35 is: 1,718.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.15 : 4,055.46 = 1,146.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.15/4,055.46 = 1,146.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.15x = 4,055.46 × 1,146.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.15x = 4,648,976.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,648,976.57/2,705.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.57

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