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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.54, 4,208.32 and 1,705.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.54, 4,208.32 and 1,705.08 is: 2,352.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.54 : 4,208.32 = 1,705.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.54/4,208.32 = 1,705.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.54x = 4,208.32 × 1,705.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.54x = 7,175,522.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,175,522.27/3,049.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.99

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