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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,102.57, 4,281.57 and 1,705.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,102.57, 4,281.57 and 1,705.32 is: 2,353.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,102.57 : 4,281.57 = 1,705.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,102.57/4,281.57 = 1,705.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,102.57x = 4,281.57 × 1,705.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,102.57x = 7,301,446.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,301,446.95/3,102.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.35

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