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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,127.14, 4,315.44 and 1,710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,127.14, 4,315.44 and 1,710.80 is: 2,360.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,127.14 : 4,315.44 = 1,710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,127.14/4,315.44 = 1,710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,127.14x = 4,315.44 × 1,710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,127.14x = 7,382,870.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,382,870.66/3,127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.90

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