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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.02, 4,203.52 and 1,719.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.02, 4,203.52 and 1,719.74 is: 2,373.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.02 : 4,203.52 = 1,719.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.02/4,203.52 = 1,719.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.02x = 4,203.52 × 1,719.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.02x = 7,228,961.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,228,961.48/3,046.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.25

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