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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.49, 4,204.07 and 1,787.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.49, 4,204.07 and 1,787.52 is: 2,466.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.49 : 4,204.07 = 1,787.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.49/4,204.07 = 1,787.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.49x = 4,204.07 × 1,787.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.49x = 7,514,850.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,514,850.27/3,046.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.72

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