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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.08, 4,555.80 and 1,739.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.08, 4,555.80 and 1,739.60 is: 2,605.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.08 : 4,555.80 = 1,739.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.08/4,555.80 = 1,739.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.08x = 4,555.80 × 1,739.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.08x = 7,925,269.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,925,269.68/3,042.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.21

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