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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.70, 4,341.04 and 1,710.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.70, 4,341.04 and 1,710.05 is: 2,359.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.70 : 4,341.04 = 1,710.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.70/4,341.04 = 1,710.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.70x = 4,341.04 × 1,710.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.70x = 7,423,395.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,423,395.45/3,145.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,359.85

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