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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.69, 4,280.60 and 1,704.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.69, 4,280.60 and 1,704.71 is: 2,352.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.69 : 4,280.60 = 1,704.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.69/4,280.60 = 1,704.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.69x = 4,280.60 × 1,704.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.69x = 7,297,181.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,297,181.63/3,101.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.65

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