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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.42, 4,505.06 and 1,704.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.42, 4,505.06 and 1,704.14 is: 2,554.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.42 : 4,505.06 = 1,704.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.42/4,505.06 = 1,704.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.42x = 4,505.06 × 1,704.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.42x = 7,677,252.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,677,252.95/3,005.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,554.47

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