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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.06, 4,279.68 and 1,703.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.06, 4,279.68 and 1,703.81 is: 2,351.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.06 : 4,279.68 = 1,703.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.06/4,279.68 = 1,703.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.06x = 4,279.68 × 1,703.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.06x = 7,291,772.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,291,772.28/3,101.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.38

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