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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.58, 4,190.36 and 1,710.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.58, 4,190.36 and 1,710.34 is: 2,360.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.58 : 4,190.36 = 1,710.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.58/4,190.36 = 1,710.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.58x = 4,190.36 × 1,710.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.58x = 7,166,940.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,166,940.32/3,036.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.20

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