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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.43, 4,209.44 and 1,710.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.43, 4,209.44 and 1,710.36 is: 2,563.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.43 : 4,209.44 = 1,710.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.43/4,209.44 = 1,710.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.43x = 4,209.44 × 1,710.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.43x = 7,199,649.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,199,649.25/2,808.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.59

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