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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.91, 4,179.74 and 1,703.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.91, 4,179.74 and 1,703.03 is: 2,350.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.91 : 4,179.74 = 1,703.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.91/4,179.74 = 1,703.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.91x = 4,179.74 × 1,703.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.91x = 7,118,193.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,118,193.20/3,028.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.09

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