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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,107.76, 4,288.59 and 1,710.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,107.76, 4,288.59 and 1,710.54 is: 2,360.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,107.76 : 4,288.59 = 1,710.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,107.76/4,288.59 = 1,710.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,107.76x = 4,288.59 × 1,710.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,107.76x = 7,335,804.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,335,804.74/3,107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.48

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