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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.36, 3,116.97 and 1,710.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.36, 3,116.97 and 1,710.30 is: 2,563.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.36 : 3,116.97 = 1,710.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.36/3,116.97 = 1,710.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.36x = 3,116.97 × 1,710.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.36x = 5,330,953.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,330,953.79/2,079.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.75

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