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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.33, 2,561.42 and 1,092.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.33, 2,561.42 and 1,092.12 is: 1,635.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.33 : 2,561.42 = 1,092.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.33/2,561.42 = 1,092.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.33x = 2,561.42 × 1,092.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.33x = 2,797,380.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,380.74/1,710.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.58

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