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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.59, 4,182.42 and 1,704.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.59, 4,182.42 and 1,704.38 is: 2,352.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.59 : 4,182.42 = 1,704.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.59/4,182.42 = 1,704.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.59x = 4,182.42 × 1,704.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.59x = 7,128,444.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,128,444.18/3,030.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.16

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