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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.71, 4,204.58 and 1,720.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.71, 4,204.58 and 1,720.56 is: 2,374.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.71 : 4,204.58 = 1,720.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.71/4,204.58 = 1,720.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.71x = 4,204.58 × 1,720.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.71x = 7,234,223.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,234,223.56/3,046.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,374.44

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