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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.62, 4,055.43 and 1,243.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.62, 4,055.43 and 1,243.30 is: 1,863.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.62 : 4,055.43 = 1,243.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.62/4,055.43 = 1,243.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.62x = 4,055.43 × 1,243.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.62x = 5,042,116.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,042,116.12/2,705.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.57

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