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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,102.36, 4,281.30 and 1,705.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,102.36, 4,281.30 and 1,705.14 is: 2,353.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,102.36 : 4,281.30 = 1,705.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,102.36/4,281.30 = 1,705.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,102.36x = 4,281.30 × 1,705.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,102.36x = 7,300,215.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,300,215.88/3,102.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.12

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