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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.74, 4,309.20 and 1,706.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.74, 4,309.20 and 1,706.44 is: 2,354.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.74 : 4,309.20 = 1,706.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.74/4,309.20 = 1,706.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.74x = 4,309.20 × 1,706.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.74x = 7,353,379.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,353,379.23/3,122.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.79

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