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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.80, 4,278.80 and 1,703.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.80, 4,278.80 and 1,703.60 is: 2,350.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.80 : 4,278.80 = 1,703.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.80/4,278.80 = 1,703.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.80x = 4,278.80 × 1,703.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.80x = 7,289,363.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,289,363.68/3,100.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.80

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