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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,494.61, 5,225.70 and 2,705.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,494.61, 5,225.70 and 2,705.67 is: 4,045.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,494.61 : 5,225.70 = 2,705.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,494.61/5,225.70 = 2,705.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,494.61x = 5,225.70 × 2,705.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,494.61x = 14,139,019.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,139,019.72/3,494.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.95

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