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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.75, 4,204.89 and 1,720.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.75, 4,204.89 and 1,720.87 is: 2,375.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.75 : 4,204.89 = 1,720.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.75/4,204.89 = 1,720.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.75x = 4,204.89 × 1,720.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.75x = 7,236,058.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,236,058.54/3,046.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,375.01

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