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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.45, 4,060.31 and 1,146.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.45, 4,060.31 and 1,146.59 is: 1,720.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.45 : 4,060.31 = 1,146.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.45/4,060.31 = 1,146.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.45x = 4,060.31 × 1,146.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.45x = 4,655,484.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655,484.81/2,706.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.14

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