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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.71, 4,204.48 and 1,649.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.71, 4,204.48 and 1,649.46 is: 2,276.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.71 : 4,204.48 = 1,649.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.71/4,204.48 = 1,649.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.71x = 4,204.48 × 1,649.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.71x = 6,935,117.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,935,117.46/3,046.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,276.26

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