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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.59, 4,279.11 and 1,703.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.59, 4,279.11 and 1,703.61 is: 2,351.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.59 : 4,279.11 = 1,703.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.59/4,279.11 = 1,703.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.59x = 4,279.11 × 1,703.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.59x = 7,289,934.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,289,934.59/3,100.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.14

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