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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.22, 4,279.32 and 1,704.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.22, 4,279.32 and 1,704.06 is: 2,351.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.22 : 4,279.32 = 1,704.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.22/4,279.32 = 1,704.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.22x = 4,279.32 × 1,704.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.22x = 7,292,218.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,292,218.04/3,101.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.40

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