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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.62, 4,288.80 and 1,710.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.62, 4,288.80 and 1,710.46 is: 2,360.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.62 : 4,288.80 = 1,710.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.62/4,288.80 = 1,710.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.62x = 4,288.80 × 1,710.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.62x = 7,335,820.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,335,820.85/3,107.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.59

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