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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.25, 4,278.35 and 1,703.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.25, 4,278.35 and 1,703.09 is: 2,350.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.25 : 4,278.35 = 1,703.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.25/4,278.35 = 1,703.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.25x = 4,278.35 × 1,703.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.25x = 7,286,406.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,286,406.59/3,100.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.26

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