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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.22, 4,145.57 and 1,744.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.22, 4,145.57 and 1,744.87 is: 2,407.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.22 : 4,145.57 = 1,744.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.22/4,145.57 = 1,744.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.22x = 4,145.57 × 1,744.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.22x = 7,233,480.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,233,480.73/3,004.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.77

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