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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.82, 4,058.49 and 1,145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.82, 4,058.49 and 1,145.10 is: 1,717.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.82 : 4,058.49 = 1,145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.82/4,058.49 = 1,145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.82x = 4,058.49 × 1,145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.82x = 4,647,376.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,647,376.90/2,705.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.55

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