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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.50, 4,292.52 and 1,713.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.50, 4,292.52 and 1,713.28 is: 2,364.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.50 : 4,292.52 = 1,713.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.50/4,292.52 = 1,713.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.50x = 4,292.52 × 1,713.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.50x = 7,354,288.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,354,288.67/3,110.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,364.34

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