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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,054.92, 4,215.43 and 1,710.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,054.92, 4,215.43 and 1,710.60 is: 2,360.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,054.92 : 4,215.43 = 1,710.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,054.92/4,215.43 = 1,710.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,054.92x = 4,215.43 × 1,710.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,054.92x = 7,210,910.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,210,910.28/3,054.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.43

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