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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.93, 4,903.05 and 1,710.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.93, 4,903.05 and 1,710.12 is: 2,563.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.93 : 4,903.05 = 1,710.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.93/4,903.05 = 1,710.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.93x = 4,903.05 × 1,710.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.93x = 8,384,803.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,384,803.87/3,270.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.43

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