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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.97, 4,058.84 and 1,481.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.97, 4,058.84 and 1,481.14 is: 2,221.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.97 : 4,058.84 = 1,481.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.97/4,058.84 = 1,481.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.97x = 4,058.84 × 1,481.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.97x = 6,011,702.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,011,702.87/2,705.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,221.65

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