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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.66, 4,314.75 and 1,710.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.66, 4,314.75 and 1,710.40 is: 2,360.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.66 : 4,314.75 = 1,710.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.66/4,314.75 = 1,710.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.66x = 4,314.75 × 1,710.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.66x = 7,379,948.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,379,948.40/3,126.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.33

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