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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.27, 4,279.82 and 1,704.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.27, 4,279.82 and 1,704.02 is: 2,351.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.27 : 4,279.82 = 1,704.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.27/4,279.82 = 1,704.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.27x = 4,279.82 × 1,704.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.27x = 7,292,868.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,292,868.96/3,101.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.58

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