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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,102.08, 4,280.80 and 1,704.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,102.08, 4,280.80 and 1,704.80 is: 2,352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,102.08 : 4,280.80 = 1,704.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,102.08/4,280.80 = 1,704.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,102.08x = 4,280.80 × 1,704.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,102.08x = 7,297,907.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,297,907.84/3,102.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.59

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