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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.53, 4,204.11 and 1,702.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.53, 4,204.11 and 1,702.18 is: 2,348.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.53 : 4,204.11 = 1,702.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.53/4,204.11 = 1,702.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.53x = 4,204.11 × 1,702.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.53x = 7,156,151.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,156,151.96/3,046.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.95

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