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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.12, 4,278.24 and 1,702.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.12, 4,278.24 and 1,702.88 is: 2,350.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.12 : 4,278.24 = 1,702.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.12/4,278.24 = 1,702.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.12x = 4,278.24 × 1,702.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.12x = 7,285,329.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,285,329.33/3,100.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.02

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