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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.63, 2,821.22 and 1,710.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.63, 2,821.22 and 1,710.30 is: 2,356.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.63 : 2,821.22 = 1,710.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.63/2,821.22 = 1,710.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.63x = 2,821.22 × 1,710.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.63x = 4,825,132.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,825,132.57/2,047.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.45

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