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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.77, 4,907.78 and 1,710.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.77, 4,907.78 and 1,710.72 is: 2,566.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.77 : 4,907.78 = 1,710.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.77/4,907.78 = 1,710.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.77x = 4,907.78 × 1,710.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.77x = 8,395,837.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,395,837.40/3,271.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.15

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