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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.75, 4,180.97 and 1,703.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.75, 4,180.97 and 1,703.42 is: 2,350.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.75 : 4,180.97 = 1,703.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.75/4,180.97 = 1,703.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.75x = 4,180.97 × 1,703.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.75x = 7,121,918.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,121,918.50/3,029.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.67

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