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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.62, 4,302.38 and 1,701.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.62, 4,302.38 and 1,701.37 is: 2,347.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.62 : 4,302.38 = 1,701.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.62/4,302.38 = 1,701.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.62x = 4,302.38 × 1,701.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.62x = 7,319,949.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,319,949.89/3,117.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.93

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