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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.56, 3,149.40 and 1,710.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.56, 3,149.40 and 1,710.76 is: 2,562.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.56 : 3,149.40 = 1,710.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.56/3,149.40 = 1,710.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.56x = 3,149.40 × 1,710.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.56x = 5,387,867.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,387,867.54/2,102.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.53

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