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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.99, 4,204.69 and 1,702.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.99, 4,204.69 and 1,702.36 is: 2,349.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.99 : 4,204.69 = 1,702.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.99/4,204.69 = 1,702.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.99x = 4,204.69 × 1,702.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.99x = 7,157,896.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,157,896.07/3,046.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.17

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