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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.04, 4,279.32 and 1,703.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.04, 4,279.32 and 1,703.76 is: 2,351.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.04 : 4,279.32 = 1,703.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.04/4,279.32 = 1,703.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.04x = 4,279.32 × 1,703.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.04x = 7,290,934.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,290,934.24/3,101.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.13

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