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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.40, 4,292.26 and 1,713.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.40, 4,292.26 and 1,713.12 is: 2,364.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.40 : 4,292.26 = 1,713.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.40/4,292.26 = 1,713.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.40x = 4,292.26 × 1,713.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.40x = 7,353,156.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,353,156.45/3,110.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,364.05

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