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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.49, 4,179.38 and 1,702.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.49, 4,179.38 and 1,702.20 is: 2,349.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.49 : 4,179.38 = 1,702.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.49/4,179.38 = 1,702.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.49x = 4,179.38 × 1,702.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.49x = 7,114,140.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,114,140.64/3,028.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.07

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