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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.65, 4,551.98 and 1,735.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.65, 4,551.98 and 1,735.21 is: 2,602.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.65 : 4,551.98 = 1,735.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.65/4,551.98 = 1,735.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.65x = 4,551.98 × 1,735.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.65x = 7,898,641.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,898,641.22/3,034.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.82

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