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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,037.15, 4,191.22 and 1,710.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,037.15, 4,191.22 and 1,710.85 is: 2,360.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,037.15 : 4,191.22 = 1,710.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,037.15/4,191.22 = 1,710.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,037.15x = 4,191.22 × 1,710.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,037.15x = 7,170,548.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,170,548.74/3,037.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.95

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