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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,119.65, 4,305.02 and 1,703.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,119.65, 4,305.02 and 1,703.30 is: 2,350.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,119.65 : 4,305.02 = 1,703.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,119.65/4,305.02 = 1,703.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,119.65x = 4,305.02 × 1,703.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,119.65x = 7,332,710.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,332,710.52/3,119.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.49

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