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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.32, 4,057.98 and 2,465.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.32, 4,057.98 and 2,465.56 is: 3,698.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.32 : 4,057.98 = 2,465.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.32/4,057.98 = 2,465.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.32x = 4,057.98 × 2,465.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.32x = 10,005,193.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,005,193.17/2,705.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.34

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