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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,102.30, 4,281.12 and 1,705.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,102.30, 4,281.12 and 1,705.05 is: 2,352.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,102.30 : 4,281.12 = 1,705.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,102.30/4,281.12 = 1,705.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,102.30x = 4,281.12 × 1,705.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,102.30x = 7,299,523.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,299,523.66/3,102.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.94

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