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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.57, 4,539.85 and 1,710.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.57, 4,539.85 and 1,710.11 is: 2,565.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.57 : 4,539.85 = 1,710.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.57/4,539.85 = 1,710.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.57x = 4,539.85 × 1,710.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.57x = 7,763,649.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,763,649.96/3,026.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.17

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