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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.68, 4,145.90 and 1,745.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.68, 4,145.90 and 1,745.66 is: 2,408.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.68 : 4,145.90 = 1,745.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.68/4,145.90 = 1,745.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.68x = 4,145.90 × 1,745.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.68x = 7,237,331.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,237,331.79/3,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,408.69

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