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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.87, 4,147.26 and 1,746.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.87, 4,147.26 and 1,746.32 is: 2,410.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.87 : 4,147.26 = 1,746.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.87/4,147.26 = 1,746.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.87x = 4,147.26 × 1,746.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.87x = 7,242,443.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,242,443.08/3,004.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.24

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