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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.93, 4,806.06 and 1,746.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.93, 4,806.06 and 1,746.31 is: 2,617.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.93 : 4,806.06 = 1,746.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.93/4,806.06 = 1,746.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.93x = 4,806.06 × 1,746.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.93x = 8,392,870.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,392,870.64/3,205.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,617.92

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