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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.26, 4,182.14 and 1,704.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.26, 4,182.14 and 1,704.02 is: 2,351.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.26 : 4,182.14 = 1,704.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.26/4,182.14 = 1,704.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.26x = 4,182.14 × 1,704.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.26x = 7,126,450.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,126,450.20/3,030.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.76

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