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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.24, 4,058.46 and 1,406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.24, 4,058.46 and 1,406.40 is: 2,109.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.24 : 4,058.46 = 1,406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.24/4,058.46 = 1,406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.24x = 4,058.46 × 1,406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.24x = 5,707,818.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,707,818.14/2,705.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,109.91

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