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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.84, 4,181.15 and 1,703.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.84, 4,181.15 and 1,703.54 is: 2,350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.84 : 4,181.15 = 1,703.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.84/4,181.15 = 1,703.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.84x = 4,181.15 × 1,703.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.84x = 7,122,769.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,122,769.24/3,029.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.88

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