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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.08, 4,203.36 and 1,719.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.08, 4,203.36 and 1,719.60 is: 2,372.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.08 : 4,203.36 = 1,719.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.08/4,203.36 = 1,719.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.08x = 4,203.36 × 1,719.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.08x = 7,228,097.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,228,097.86/3,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,372.92

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