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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.94, 4,279.56 and 1,703.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.94, 4,279.56 and 1,703.96 is: 2,351.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.94 : 4,279.56 = 1,703.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.94/4,279.56 = 1,703.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.94x = 4,279.56 × 1,703.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.94x = 7,292,199.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,292,199.06/3,100.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.61

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