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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.22, 4,054.98 and 1,144.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.22, 4,054.98 and 1,144.86 is: 1,716.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.22 : 4,054.98 = 1,144.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.22/4,054.98 = 1,144.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.22x = 4,054.98 × 1,144.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.22x = 4,642,384.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,642,384.40/2,705.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.08

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