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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.66, 4,204.36 and 1,720.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.66, 4,204.36 and 1,720.33 is: 2,374.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.66 : 4,204.36 = 1,720.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.66/4,204.36 = 1,720.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.66x = 4,204.36 × 1,720.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.66x = 7,232,882.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,232,882.34/3,046.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,374.04

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