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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,830.55, 3,906.23 and 1,711.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,830.55, 3,906.23 and 1,711.26 is: 2,361.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,830.55 : 3,906.23 = 1,711.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,830.55/3,906.23 = 1,711.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,830.55x = 3,906.23 × 1,711.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,830.55x = 6,684,566.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,684,566.59/2,830.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.58

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