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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.91, 4,146.99 and 1,746.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.91, 4,146.99 and 1,746.75 is: 2,409.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.91 : 4,146.99 = 1,746.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.91/4,146.99 = 1,746.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.91x = 4,146.99 × 1,746.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.91x = 7,243,754.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,243,754.78/3,005.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,409.84

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