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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.37, 4,057.23 and 1,406.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.37, 4,057.23 and 1,406.13 is: 2,108.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.37 : 4,057.23 = 1,406.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.37/4,057.23 = 1,406.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.37x = 4,057.23 × 1,406.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.37x = 5,704,992.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,704,992.82/2,705.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.77

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