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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.67, 4,292.78 and 1,713.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.67, 4,292.78 and 1,713.42 is: 2,364.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.67 : 4,292.78 = 1,713.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.67/4,292.78 = 1,713.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.67x = 4,292.78 × 1,713.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.67x = 7,355,326.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,355,326.54/3,110.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,364.55

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