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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,169.88, 4,752.77 and 1,710.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,169.88, 4,752.77 and 1,710.08 is: 2,564.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,169.88 : 4,752.77 = 1,710.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,169.88/4,752.77 = 1,710.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,169.88x = 4,752.77 × 1,710.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,169.88x = 8,127,584.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,127,584.61/3,169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.01

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