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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.83, 3,161.73 and 1,713.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.83, 3,161.73 and 1,713.72 is: 2,566.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.83 : 3,161.73 = 1,713.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.83/3,161.73 = 1,713.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.83x = 3,161.73 × 1,713.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.83x = 5,418,319.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,418,319.94/2,110.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.91

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