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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.76, 4,180.95 and 1,703.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.76, 4,180.95 and 1,703.43 is: 2,350.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.76 : 4,180.95 = 1,703.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.76/4,180.95 = 1,703.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.76x = 4,180.95 × 1,703.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.76x = 7,121,955.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,121,955.66/3,029.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.67

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