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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.95, 4,901.95 and 1,705.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.95, 4,901.95 and 1,705.02 is: 2,560.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.95 : 4,901.95 = 1,705.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.95/4,901.95 = 1,705.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.95x = 4,901.95 × 1,705.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.95x = 8,357,906.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,357,906.54/3,263.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.68

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