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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.76, 4,809.44 and 1,746.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.76, 4,809.44 and 1,746.40 is: 2,620.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.76 : 4,809.44 = 1,746.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.76/4,809.44 = 1,746.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.76x = 4,809.44 × 1,746.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.76x = 8,399,206.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,399,206.02/3,205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.04

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