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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.38, 4,292.32 and 1,713.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.38, 4,292.32 and 1,713.12 is: 2,364.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.38 : 4,292.32 = 1,713.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.38/4,292.32 = 1,713.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.38x = 4,292.32 × 1,713.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.38x = 7,353,259.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,353,259.24/3,110.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,364.10

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