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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.60, 4,059.98 and 1,145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.60, 4,059.98 and 1,145.50 is: 1,718.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.60 : 4,059.98 = 1,145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.60/4,059.98 = 1,145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.60x = 4,059.98 × 1,145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.60x = 4,650,707.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,650,707.09/2,705.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.92

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