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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.17, 4,308.45 and 1,705.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.17, 4,308.45 and 1,705.88 is: 2,354.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.17 : 4,308.45 = 1,705.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.17/4,308.45 = 1,705.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.17x = 4,308.45 × 1,705.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.17x = 7,349,698.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,349,698.69/3,122.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.04

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