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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.83, 4,146.38 and 1,745.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.83, 4,146.38 and 1,745.88 is: 2,409.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.83 : 4,146.38 = 1,745.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.83/4,146.38 = 1,745.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.83x = 4,146.38 × 1,745.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.83x = 7,239,073.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,239,073.19/3,004.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,409.15

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