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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.71, 4,181.79 and 1,703.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.71, 4,181.79 and 1,703.84 is: 2,351.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.71 : 4,181.79 = 1,703.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.71/4,181.79 = 1,703.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.71x = 4,181.79 × 1,703.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.71x = 7,125,101.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,125,101.07/3,029.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.74

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