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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.34, 4,181.97 and 1,704.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.34, 4,181.97 and 1,704.28 is: 2,351.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.34 : 4,181.97 = 1,704.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.34/4,181.97 = 1,704.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.34x = 4,181.97 × 1,704.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.34x = 7,127,247.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,127,247.83/3,030.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.96

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