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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.32, 4,145.32 and 1,744.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.32, 4,145.32 and 1,744.77 is: 2,407.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.32 : 4,145.32 = 1,744.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.32/4,145.32 = 1,744.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.32x = 4,145.32 × 1,744.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.32x = 7,232,629.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,232,629.98/3,004.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.41

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