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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,045.67, 4,568.46 and 1,746.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,045.67, 4,568.46 and 1,746.21 is: 2,619.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,045.67 : 4,568.46 = 1,746.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,045.67/4,568.46 = 1,746.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,045.67x = 4,568.46 × 1,746.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,045.67x = 7,977,490.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,977,490.54/3,045.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,619.29

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