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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,119.55, 4,304.92 and 1,703.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,119.55, 4,304.92 and 1,703.28 is: 2,350.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,119.55 : 4,304.92 = 1,703.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,119.55/4,304.92 = 1,703.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,119.55x = 4,304.92 × 1,703.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,119.55x = 7,332,475.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,332,475.62/3,119.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.49

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