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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.35, 4,279.82 and 1,704.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.35, 4,279.82 and 1,704.07 is: 2,351.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.35 : 4,279.82 = 1,704.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.35/4,279.82 = 1,704.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.35x = 4,279.82 × 1,704.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.35x = 7,293,104.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,293,104.35/3,101.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.59

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