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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.08, 4,506.30 and 1,696.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.08, 4,506.30 and 1,696.20 is: 2,544.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.08 : 4,506.30 = 1,696.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.08/4,506.30 = 1,696.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.08x = 4,506.30 × 1,696.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.08x = 7,643,586.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643,586.06/3,004.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,544.40

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