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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.95, 4,179.87 and 1,702.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.95, 4,179.87 and 1,702.94 is: 2,350.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.95 : 4,179.87 = 1,702.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.95/4,179.87 = 1,702.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.95x = 4,179.87 × 1,702.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.95x = 7,118,046.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,118,046.92/3,028.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.00

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