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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.84, 4,204.68 and 1,702.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.84, 4,204.68 and 1,702.39 is: 2,349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.84 : 4,204.68 = 1,702.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.84/4,204.68 = 1,702.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.84x = 4,204.68 × 1,702.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.84x = 7,158,005.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,158,005.19/3,046.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.32

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