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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.17, 4,063.95 and 1,722.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.17, 4,063.95 and 1,722.44 is: 2,582.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.17 : 4,063.95 = 1,722.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.17/4,063.95 = 1,722.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.17x = 4,063.95 × 1,722.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.17x = 6,999,910.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,999,910.04/2,710.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.83

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