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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,117.66, 4,302.30 and 1,701.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,117.66, 4,302.30 and 1,701.34 is: 2,347.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,117.66 : 4,302.30 = 1,701.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,117.66/4,302.30 = 1,701.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,117.66x = 4,302.30 × 1,701.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,117.66x = 7,319,677.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,319,677.60/3,117.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.81

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