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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,120.92, 4,306.88 and 1,704.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,120.92, 4,306.88 and 1,704.62 is: 2,352.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,120.92 : 4,306.88 = 1,704.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,120.92/4,306.88 = 1,704.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,120.92x = 4,306.88 × 1,704.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,120.92x = 7,341,563.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,341,563.73/3,120.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.38

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