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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.56, 3,172.67 and 1,705.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.56, 3,172.67 and 1,705.05 is: 2,563.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.56 : 3,172.67 = 1,705.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.56/3,172.67 = 1,705.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.56x = 3,172.67 × 1,705.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.56x = 5,409,558.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,409,558.85/2,110.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.10

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