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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.85, 4,292.91 and 1,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.85, 4,292.91 and 1,713.60 is: 2,364.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.85 : 4,292.91 = 1,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.85/4,292.91 = 1,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.85x = 4,292.91 × 1,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.85x = 7,356,330.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,356,330.58/3,110.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,364.73

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