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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.35, 4,179.08 and 1,702.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.35, 4,179.08 and 1,702.02 is: 2,348.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.35 : 4,179.08 = 1,702.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.35/4,179.08 = 1,702.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.35x = 4,179.08 × 1,702.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.35x = 7,112,897.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,112,897.67/3,028.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.77

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