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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.57, 4,309.08 and 1,706.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.57, 4,309.08 and 1,706.20 is: 2,354.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.57 : 4,309.08 = 1,706.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.57/4,309.08 = 1,706.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.57x = 4,309.08 × 1,706.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.57x = 7,352,152.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,352,152.30/3,122.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.52

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