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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.14, 4,059.90 and 1,146.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.14, 4,059.90 and 1,146.89 is: 1,720.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.14 : 4,059.90 = 1,146.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.14/4,059.90 = 1,146.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.14x = 4,059.90 × 1,146.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.14x = 4,656,238.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,656,238.41/2,706.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.62

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