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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.88, 4,056.38 and 1,403.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.88, 4,056.38 and 1,403.40 is: 2,103.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.88 : 4,056.38 = 1,403.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.88/4,056.38 = 1,403.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.88x = 4,056.38 × 1,403.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.88x = 5,692,723.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,692,723.69/2,705.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.83

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