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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.69, 4,190.67 and 1,710.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.69, 4,190.67 and 1,710.36 is: 2,360.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.69 : 4,190.67 = 1,710.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.69/4,190.67 = 1,710.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.69x = 4,190.67 × 1,710.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.69x = 7,167,554.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,167,554.34/3,036.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.32

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