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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.47, 4,059.55 and 1,245.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.47, 4,059.55 and 1,245.65 is: 1,869.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.47 : 4,059.55 = 1,245.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.47/4,059.55 = 1,245.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.47x = 4,059.55 × 1,245.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.47x = 5,056,759.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,056,759.72/2,705.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.09

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