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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.35, 4,265.91 and 1,746.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.35, 4,265.91 and 1,746.93 is: 2,410.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.35 : 4,265.91 = 1,746.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.35/4,265.91 = 1,746.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.35x = 4,265.91 × 1,746.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.35x = 7,452,246.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,452,246.16/3,091.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.68

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