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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808.62, 4,207.46 and 1,710.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808.62, 4,207.46 and 1,710.26 is: 2,562.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808.62 : 4,207.46 = 1,710.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808.62/4,207.46 = 1,710.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808.62x = 4,207.46 × 1,710.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808.62x = 7,195,836.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,195,836.73/2,808.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.06

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