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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.71, 2,653.46 and 1,710.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.71, 2,653.46 and 1,710.21 is: 2,561.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.71 : 2,653.46 = 1,710.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.71/2,653.46 = 1,710.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.71x = 2,653.46 × 1,710.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.71x = 4,537,965.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,965.28/1,771.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,561.35

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