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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,103.52, 4,283.12 and 1,706.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,103.52, 4,283.12 and 1,706.56 is: 2,355.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,103.52 : 4,283.12 = 1,706.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,103.52/4,283.12 = 1,706.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,103.52x = 4,283.12 × 1,706.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,103.52x = 7,309,401.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,309,401.27/3,103.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.20

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