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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,268.83, 4,895.17 and 1,710.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,268.83, 4,895.17 and 1,710.14 is: 2,560.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,268.83 : 4,895.17 = 1,710.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,268.83/4,895.17 = 1,710.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,268.83x = 4,895.17 × 1,710.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,268.83x = 8,371,440.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,371,440.40/3,268.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,560.99

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