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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.61, 4,182.17 and 1,704.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.61, 4,182.17 and 1,704.32 is: 2,351.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.61 : 4,182.17 = 1,704.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.61/4,182.17 = 1,704.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.61x = 4,182.17 × 1,704.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.61x = 7,127,755.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,127,755.97/3,030.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.92

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