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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.62, 4,182.25 and 1,704.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.62, 4,182.25 and 1,704.58 is: 2,352.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.62 : 4,182.25 = 1,704.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.62/4,182.25 = 1,704.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.62x = 4,182.25 × 1,704.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.62x = 7,128,978.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,128,978.89/3,030.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.32

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