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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.92, 4,181.27 and 1,703.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.92, 4,181.27 and 1,703.63 is: 2,350.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.92 : 4,181.27 = 1,703.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.92/4,181.27 = 1,703.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.92x = 4,181.27 × 1,703.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.92x = 7,123,307.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,123,307.59/3,029.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.99

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