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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.28, 4,144.62 and 1,745.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.28, 4,144.62 and 1,745.24 is: 2,407.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.28 : 4,144.62 = 1,745.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.28/4,144.62 = 1,745.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.28x = 4,144.62 × 1,745.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.28x = 7,233,356.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,233,356.61/3,004.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.68

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