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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.58, 6,045.83 and 2,705.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.58, 6,045.83 and 2,705.87 is: 3,730.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.58 : 6,045.83 = 2,705.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.58/6,045.83 = 2,705.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.58x = 6,045.83 × 2,705.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.58x = 16,359,186.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,359,186.26/4,385.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,730.22

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