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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.54, 4,179.30 and 1,702.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.54, 4,179.30 and 1,702.30 is: 2,349.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.54 : 4,179.30 = 1,702.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.54/4,179.30 = 1,702.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.54x = 4,179.30 × 1,702.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.54x = 7,114,422.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,114,422.39/3,028.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.13

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