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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,088.46, 4,261.61 and 1,744.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,088.46, 4,261.61 and 1,744.13 is: 2,406.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,088.46 : 4,261.61 = 1,744.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,088.46/4,261.61 = 1,744.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,088.46x = 4,261.61 × 1,744.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,088.46x = 7,432,771.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,432,771.82/3,088.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.63

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