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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.88, 4,292.82 and 1,713.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.88, 4,292.82 and 1,713.63 is: 2,364.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.88 : 4,292.82 = 1,713.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.88/4,292.82 = 1,713.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.88x = 4,292.82 × 1,713.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.88x = 7,356,305.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,356,305.14/3,110.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,364.70

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