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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.82, 4,179.03 and 1,769.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.82, 4,179.03 and 1,769.16 is: 2,441.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.82 : 4,179.03 = 1,769.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.82/4,179.03 = 1,769.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.82x = 4,179.03 × 1,769.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.82x = 7,393,372.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,393,372.71/3,028.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.01

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