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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,046.87, 3,070.44 and 1,721.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,046.87, 3,070.44 and 1,721.79 is: 2,582.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,046.87 : 3,070.44 = 1,721.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,046.87/3,070.44 = 1,721.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,046.87x = 3,070.44 × 1,721.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,046.87x = 5,286,652.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,286,652.89/2,046.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.80

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