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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.39, 4,146.72 and 1,745.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.39, 4,146.72 and 1,745.69 is: 2,408.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.39 : 4,146.72 = 1,745.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.39/4,146.72 = 1,745.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.39x = 4,146.72 × 1,745.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.39x = 7,238,908.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,238,908.64/3,005.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,408.64

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