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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.89, 4,059.84 and 1,391.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.89, 4,059.84 and 1,391.17 is: 2,083.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.89 : 4,059.84 = 1,391.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.89/4,059.84 = 1,391.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.89x = 4,059.84 × 1,391.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.89x = 5,647,927.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,647,927.61/2,710.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.42

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