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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031, 4,182.06 and 1,704.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031, 4,182.06 and 1,704.44 is: 2,351.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031 : 4,182.06 = 1,704.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031/4,182.06 = 1,704.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031x = 4,182.06 × 1,704.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031x = 7,128,070.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,128,070.35/3,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.72

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