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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.94, 4,545.05 and 1,732.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.94, 4,545.05 and 1,732.46 is: 2,594.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.94 : 4,545.05 = 1,732.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.94/4,545.05 = 1,732.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.94x = 4,545.05 × 1,732.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.94x = 7,874,085.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,874,085.94/3,034.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.48

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