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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.48, 4,179.09 and 1,702.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.48, 4,179.09 and 1,702.15 is: 2,348.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.48 : 4,179.09 = 1,702.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.48/4,179.09 = 1,702.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.48x = 4,179.09 × 1,702.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.48x = 7,113,433.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,113,433.98/3,028.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.85

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