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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,030.99, 4,182.44 and 1,704.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,030.99, 4,182.44 and 1,704.39 is: 2,351.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,030.99 : 4,182.44 = 1,704.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,030.99/4,182.44 = 1,704.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,030.99x = 4,182.44 × 1,704.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,030.99x = 7,128,500.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,128,500.39/3,030.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.87

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