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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.22, 4,264.98 and 1,746.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.22, 4,264.98 and 1,746.76 is: 2,410.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.22 : 4,264.98 = 1,746.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.22/4,264.98 = 1,746.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.22x = 4,264.98 × 1,746.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.22x = 7,449,896.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,449,896.46/3,091.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.02

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