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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.66, 4,182.24 and 1,704.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.66, 4,182.24 and 1,704.36 is: 2,351.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.66 : 4,182.24 = 1,704.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.66/4,182.24 = 1,704.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.66x = 4,182.24 × 1,704.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.66x = 7,128,042.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,128,042.57/3,030.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.98

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