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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.51, 4,182.02 and 1,704.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.51, 4,182.02 and 1,704.19 is: 2,351.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.51 : 4,182.02 = 1,704.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.51/4,182.02 = 1,704.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.51x = 4,182.02 × 1,704.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.51x = 7,126,956.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,126,956.66/3,030.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.74

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