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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.83, 4,060.01 and 2,662.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.83, 4,060.01 and 2,662.15 is: 3,994.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.83 : 4,060.01 = 2,662.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.83/4,060.01 = 2,662.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.83x = 4,060.01 × 2,662.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.83x = 10,808,355.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,808,355.62/2,705.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.47

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