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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.70, 4,056.55 and 1,061.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.70, 4,056.55 and 1,061.40 is: 1,591.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.70 : 4,056.55 = 1,061.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.70/4,056.55 = 1,061.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.70x = 4,056.55 × 1,061.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.70x = 4,305,619.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305,619.52/2,705.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.31

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