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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.63, 4,181.29 and 1,704.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.63, 4,181.29 and 1,704.12 is: 2,351.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.63 : 4,181.29 = 1,704.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.63/4,181.29 = 1,704.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.63x = 4,181.29 × 1,704.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.63x = 7,125,419.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,125,419.91/3,030.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.13

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