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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.01, 4,291.56 and 1,712.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.01, 4,291.56 and 1,712.76 is: 2,363.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.01 : 4,291.56 = 1,712.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.01/4,291.56 = 1,712.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.01x = 4,291.56 × 1,712.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.01x = 7,350,412.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,350,412.31/3,110.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.47

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