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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,121.62, 4,307.64 and 1,705.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,121.62, 4,307.64 and 1,705.02 is: 2,352.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,121.62 : 4,307.64 = 1,705.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,121.62/4,307.64 = 1,705.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,121.62x = 4,307.64 × 1,705.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,121.62x = 7,344,601.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,344,601.58/3,121.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,352.82

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