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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.96, 4,571.70 and 1,661.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.96, 4,571.70 and 1,661.26 is: 2,492.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.96 : 4,571.70 = 1,661.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.96/4,571.70 = 1,661.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.96x = 4,571.70 × 1,661.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.96x = 7,594,782.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,594,782.34/3,046.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.58

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