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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.97, 4,149.38 and 1,747.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.97, 4,149.38 and 1,747.63 is: 2,411.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.97 : 4,149.38 = 1,747.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.97/4,149.38 = 1,747.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.97x = 4,149.38 × 1,747.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.97x = 7,251,557.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,251,557.35/3,006.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.58

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