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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.51, 4,190.94 and 1,710.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.51, 4,190.94 and 1,710.54 is: 2,360.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.51 : 4,190.94 = 1,710.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.51/4,190.94 = 1,710.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.51x = 4,190.94 × 1,710.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.51x = 7,168,770.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,168,770.51/3,036.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.86

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