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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.07, 4,291.70 and 1,712.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.07, 4,291.70 and 1,712.82 is: 2,363.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.07 : 4,291.70 = 1,712.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.07/4,291.70 = 1,712.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.07x = 4,291.70 × 1,712.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.07x = 7,350,909.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,350,909.59/3,110.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.58

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