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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.44, 4,204.28 and 1,719.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.44, 4,204.28 and 1,719.66 is: 2,373.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.44 : 4,204.28 = 1,719.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.44/4,204.28 = 1,719.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.44x = 4,204.28 × 1,719.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.44x = 7,229,923.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,229,923.55/3,046.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.24

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