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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,162.35, 4,743.45 and 1,710.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,162.35, 4,743.45 and 1,710.69 is: 2,566.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,162.35 : 4,743.45 = 1,710.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,162.35/4,743.45 = 1,710.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,162.35x = 4,743.45 × 1,710.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,162.35x = 8,114,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,114,572.48/3,162.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.00

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