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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.87, 2,566.34 and 1,008.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.87, 2,566.34 and 1,008.33 is: 1,512.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.87 : 2,566.34 = 1,008.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.87/2,566.34 = 1,008.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.87x = 2,566.34 × 1,008.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.87x = 2,587,717.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,717.61/1,710.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.52

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