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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,054.72, 4,215.70 and 1,710.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,054.72, 4,215.70 and 1,710.30 is: 2,360.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,054.72 : 4,215.70 = 1,710.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,054.72/4,215.70 = 1,710.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,054.72x = 4,215.70 × 1,710.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,054.72x = 7,210,122.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,210,122.61/3,054.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.32

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