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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.36, 4,149.12 and 1,747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.36, 4,149.12 and 1,747.20 is: 2,411.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.36 : 4,149.12 = 1,747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.36/4,149.12 = 1,747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.36x = 4,149.12 × 1,747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.36x = 7,249,342.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,249,342.46/3,006.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.34

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