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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,413.50, 4,710.63 and 2,017.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,413.50, 4,710.63 and 2,017.10 is: 2,783.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,413.50 : 4,710.63 = 2,017.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,413.50/4,710.63 = 2,017.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,413.50x = 4,710.63 × 2,017.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,413.50x = 9,501,811.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,501,811.77/3,413.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,783.60

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