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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.27, 2,371.06 and 1,010.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.27, 2,371.06 and 1,010.13 is: 1,393.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.27 : 2,371.06 = 1,010.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.27/2,371.06 = 1,010.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.27x = 2,371.06 × 1,010.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.27x = 2,395,084.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,084.55/1,718.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.90

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