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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.73, 4,309.40 and 1,706.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.73, 4,309.40 and 1,706.41 is: 2,354.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.73 : 4,309.40 = 1,706.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.73/4,309.40 = 1,706.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.73x = 4,309.40 × 1,706.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.73x = 7,353,581.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,353,581.71/3,122.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.86

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