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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.74, 4,208.49 and 1,705.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.74, 4,208.49 and 1,705.26 is: 2,353.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.74 : 4,208.49 = 1,705.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.74/4,208.49 = 1,705.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.74x = 4,208.49 × 1,705.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.74x = 7,176,569.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,176,569.66/3,049.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.17

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