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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.36, 4,570.83 and 1,744.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.36, 4,570.83 and 1,744.74 is: 2,621.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.36 : 4,570.83 = 1,744.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.36/4,570.83 = 1,744.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.36x = 4,570.83 × 1,744.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.36x = 7,974,909.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,974,909.93/3,042.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.29

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