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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,031.33, 4,182.98 and 1,704.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,031.33, 4,182.98 and 1,704.79 is: 2,352.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,031.33 : 4,182.98 = 1,704.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,031.33/4,182.98 = 1,704.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,031.33x = 4,182.98 × 1,704.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,031.33x = 7,131,096.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,131,096.28/3,031.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.47

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