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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,126.93, 4,315.14 and 1,710.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,126.93, 4,315.14 and 1,710.60 is: 2,360.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,126.93 : 4,315.14 = 1,710.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,126.93/4,315.14 = 1,710.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,126.93x = 4,315.14 × 1,710.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,126.93x = 7,381,478.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,381,478.48/3,126.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.62

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