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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.41, 4,179.06 and 1,702.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.41, 4,179.06 and 1,702.24 is: 2,349.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.41 : 4,179.06 = 1,702.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.41/4,179.06 = 1,702.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.41x = 4,179.06 × 1,702.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.41x = 7,113,752.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,113,752.65/3,028.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.01

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