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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.73, 4,181.04 and 1,703.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.73, 4,181.04 and 1,703.43 is: 2,350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.73 : 4,181.04 = 1,703.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.73/4,181.04 = 1,703.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.73x = 4,181.04 × 1,703.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.73x = 7,122,108.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,122,108.97/3,029.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.74

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