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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,048.58, 4,206.50 and 1,704.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,048.58, 4,206.50 and 1,704.22 is: 2,351.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,048.58 : 4,206.50 = 1,704.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,048.58/4,206.50 = 1,704.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,048.58x = 4,206.50 × 1,704.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,048.58x = 7,168,791.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,168,791.10/3,048.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.52

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