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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,091.53, 4,639.52 and 1,704.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,091.53, 4,639.52 and 1,704.49 is: 2,557.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,091.53 : 4,639.52 = 1,704.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,091.53/4,639.52 = 1,704.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,091.53x = 4,639.52 × 1,704.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,091.53x = 7,908,022.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,908,022.22/3,091.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,557.96

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