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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.76, 4,179.36 and 1,702.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.76, 4,179.36 and 1,702.61 is: 2,349.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.76 : 4,179.36 = 1,702.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.76/4,179.36 = 1,702.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.76x = 4,179.36 × 1,702.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.76x = 7,115,799.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,115,799.23/3,028.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.41

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