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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.58, 2,562.62 and 1,015.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.58, 2,562.62 and 1,015.78 is: 1,521.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.58 : 2,562.62 = 1,015.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.58/2,562.62 = 1,015.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.58x = 2,562.62 × 1,015.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.58x = 2,603,058.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,058.14/1,710.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.74

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