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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.69, 4,280.33 and 1,704.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.69, 4,280.33 and 1,704.44 is: 2,352.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.69 : 4,280.33 = 1,704.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.69/4,280.33 = 1,704.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.69x = 4,280.33 × 1,704.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.69x = 7,295,565.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,295,565.67/3,101.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.13

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