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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.62, 4,190.67 and 1,710.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.62, 4,190.67 and 1,710.42 is: 2,360.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.62 : 4,190.67 = 1,710.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.62/4,190.67 = 1,710.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.62x = 4,190.67 × 1,710.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.62x = 7,167,790.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,167,790.07/3,036.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.45

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