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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.89, 4,204.36 and 1,720.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.89, 4,204.36 and 1,720.35 is: 2,373.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.89 : 4,204.36 = 1,720.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.89/4,204.36 = 1,720.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.89x = 4,204.36 × 1,720.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.89x = 7,232,970.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,232,970.73/3,046.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.89

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