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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.85, 4,204.24 and 1,702.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.85, 4,204.24 and 1,702.32 is: 2,348.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.85 : 4,204.24 = 1,702.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.85/4,204.24 = 1,702.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.85x = 4,204.24 × 1,702.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.85x = 7,156,941.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,156,941.82/3,046.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.97

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