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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.68, 4,314.91 and 1,710.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.68, 4,314.91 and 1,710.45 is: 2,360.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.68 : 4,314.91 = 1,710.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.68/4,314.91 = 1,710.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.68x = 4,314.91 × 1,710.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.68x = 7,380,437.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,380,437.81/3,126.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.47

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