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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.42, 4,119.98 and 1,705.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.42, 4,119.98 and 1,705.86 is: 2,558.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.42 : 4,119.98 = 1,705.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.42/4,119.98 = 1,705.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.42x = 4,119.98 × 1,705.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.42x = 7,028,100.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,028,100.55/2,747.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.08

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