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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.56, 4,546.98 and 1,732.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.56, 4,546.98 and 1,732.16 is: 2,596.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.56 : 4,546.98 = 1,732.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.56/4,546.98 = 1,732.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.56x = 4,546.98 × 1,732.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.56x = 7,876,096.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,876,096.88/3,033.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.32

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