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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.03, 4,086.46 and 1,702.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.03, 4,086.46 and 1,702.29 is: 2,349.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.03 : 4,086.46 = 1,702.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.03/4,086.46 = 1,702.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.03x = 4,086.46 × 1,702.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.03x = 6,956,339.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,956,339.99/2,961.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.30

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