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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.96, 4,179.64 and 1,770

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.96, 4,179.64 and 1,770 is: 2,442.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.96 : 4,179.64 = 1,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.96/4,179.64 = 1,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.96x = 4,179.64 × 1,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.96x = 7,397,962.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,397,962.80/3,028.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,442.41

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