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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.89, 4,280.55 and 1,704.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.89, 4,280.55 and 1,704.63 is: 2,352.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.89 : 4,280.55 = 1,704.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.89/4,280.55 = 1,704.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.89x = 4,280.55 × 1,704.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.89x = 7,296,753.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,296,753.95/3,101.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.36

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