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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.35, 3,250.20 and 1,710.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.35, 3,250.20 and 1,710.51 is: 2,565.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.35 : 3,250.20 = 1,710.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.35/3,250.20 = 1,710.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.35x = 3,250.20 × 1,710.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.35x = 5,559,499.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,559,499.60/2,167.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.11

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