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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.91, 4,181.27 and 1,703.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.91, 4,181.27 and 1,703.92 is: 2,351.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.91 : 4,181.27 = 1,703.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.91/4,181.27 = 1,703.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.91x = 4,181.27 × 1,703.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.91x = 7,124,565.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,124,565.67/3,029.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.41

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