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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,007.68, 4,501.44 and 1,704.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,007.68, 4,501.44 and 1,704.96 is: 2,551.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,007.68 : 4,501.44 = 1,704.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,007.68/4,501.44 = 1,704.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,007.68x = 4,501.44 × 1,704.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,007.68x = 7,674,775.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,674,775.14/3,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,551.73

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