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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.26, 4,278.34 and 1,703

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.26, 4,278.34 and 1,703 is: 2,350.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.26 : 4,278.34 = 1,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.26/4,278.34 = 1,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.26x = 4,278.34 × 1,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.26x = 7,286,013.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,286,013.02/3,100.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.13

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