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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.55, 3,462.30 and 1,713.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.55, 3,462.30 and 1,713.51 is: 2,363.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.55 : 3,462.30 = 1,713.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.55/3,462.30 = 1,713.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.55x = 3,462.30 × 1,713.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.55x = 5,932,685.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,932,685.67/2,510.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.10

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