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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.51, 4,203.92 and 1,770.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.51, 4,203.92 and 1,770.62 is: 2,443.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.51 : 4,203.92 = 1,770.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.51/4,203.92 = 1,770.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.51x = 4,203.92 × 1,770.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.51x = 7,443,535.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,443,535.98/3,046.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,443.30

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