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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.67, 4,058.44 and 1,480.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.67, 4,058.44 and 1,480.86 is: 2,221.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.67 : 4,058.44 = 1,480.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.67/4,058.44 = 1,480.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.67x = 4,058.44 × 1,480.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.67x = 6,009,981.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,009,981.46/2,705.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.25

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