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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.59, 4,551.88 and 1,735.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.59, 4,551.88 and 1,735.15 is: 2,602.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.59 : 4,551.88 = 1,735.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.59/4,551.88 = 1,735.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.59x = 4,551.88 × 1,735.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.59x = 7,898,171.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,898,171.82/3,034.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.72

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