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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.56, 3,903.84 and 1,710.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.56, 3,903.84 and 1,710.07 is: 2,359.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.56 : 3,903.84 = 1,710.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.56/3,903.84 = 1,710.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.56x = 3,903.84 × 1,710.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.56x = 6,675,820.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,675,820.15/2,829.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,359.31

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