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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,204.30, 4,806.45 and 1,742.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,204.30, 4,806.45 and 1,742.70 is: 2,614.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,204.30 : 4,806.45 = 1,742.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,204.30/4,806.45 = 1,742.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,204.30x = 4,806.45 × 1,742.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,204.30x = 8,376,200.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,376,200.42/3,204.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,614.05

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