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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.81, 4,547.93 and 1,735.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.81, 4,547.93 and 1,735.55 is: 2,599.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.81 : 4,547.93 = 1,735.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.81/4,547.93 = 1,735.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.81x = 4,547.93 × 1,735.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.81x = 7,893,152.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,893,152.06/3,036.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,599.16

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