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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.89, 4,147.70 and 1,747.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.89, 4,147.70 and 1,747.06 is: 2,410.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.89 : 4,147.70 = 1,747.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.89/4,147.70 = 1,747.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.89x = 4,147.70 × 1,747.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.89x = 7,246,261.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,246,261.66/3,005.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.69

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