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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.36, 4,179.12 and 1,702

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.36, 4,179.12 and 1,702 is: 2,348.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.36 : 4,179.12 = 1,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.36/4,179.12 = 1,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.36x = 4,179.12 × 1,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.36x = 7,112,862.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,112,862.24/3,028.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.75

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