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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.93, 4,309.59 and 1,706.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.93, 4,309.59 and 1,706.66 is: 2,355.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.93 : 4,309.59 = 1,706.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.93/4,309.59 = 1,706.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.93x = 4,309.59 × 1,706.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.93x = 7,354,983.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,354,983.32/3,122.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.16

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