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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,034.97, 4,553.82 and 1,736.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,034.97, 4,553.82 and 1,736.44 is: 2,605.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,034.97 : 4,553.82 = 1,736.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,034.97/4,553.82 = 1,736.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,034.97x = 4,553.82 × 1,736.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,034.97x = 7,907,423.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,907,423.82/3,034.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.44

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