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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.94, 4,058.91 and 1,550.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.94, 4,058.91 and 1,550.88 is: 2,326.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.94 : 4,058.91 = 1,550.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.94/4,058.91 = 1,550.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.94x = 4,058.91 × 1,550.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.94x = 6,294,882.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,294,882.34/2,705.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.32

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