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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.67, 4,180.86 and 1,703.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.67, 4,180.86 and 1,703.46 is: 2,350.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.67 : 4,180.86 = 1,703.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.67/4,180.86 = 1,703.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.67x = 4,180.86 × 1,703.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.67x = 7,121,927.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,121,927.78/3,029.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.73

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