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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.36, 4,591.86 and 1,744.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.36, 4,591.86 and 1,744.29 is: 2,614.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.36 : 4,591.86 = 1,744.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.36/4,591.86 = 1,744.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.36x = 4,591.86 × 1,744.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.36x = 8,009,535.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,009,535.48/3,063.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,614.62

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