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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.49, 4,203.91 and 1,720.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.49, 4,203.91 and 1,720.32 is: 2,373.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.49 : 4,203.91 = 1,720.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.49/4,203.91 = 1,720.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.49x = 4,203.91 × 1,720.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.49x = 7,232,070.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,232,070.45/3,046.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.91

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