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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.46, 4,510.69 and 1,769.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.46, 4,510.69 and 1,769.45 is: 2,659.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.46 : 4,510.69 = 1,769.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.46/4,510.69 = 1,769.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.46x = 4,510.69 × 1,769.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.46x = 7,981,413.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,981,413.44/3,001.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.18

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