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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.38, 3,954.48 and 1,710.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.38, 3,954.48 and 1,710.72 is: 2,567.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.38 : 3,954.48 = 1,710.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.38/3,954.48 = 1,710.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.38x = 3,954.48 × 1,710.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.38x = 6,765,008.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,765,008.03/2,635.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.00

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