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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.76, 4,190.68 and 1,710.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.76, 4,190.68 and 1,710.44 is: 2,360.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.76 : 4,190.68 = 1,710.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.76/4,190.68 = 1,710.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.76x = 4,190.68 × 1,710.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.76x = 7,167,906.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,167,906.70/3,036.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.38

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