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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,558.52, 5,329.62 and 1,710.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,558.52, 5,329.62 and 1,710.92 is: 2,562.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,558.52 : 5,329.62 = 1,710.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,558.52/5,329.62 = 1,710.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,558.52x = 5,329.62 × 1,710.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,558.52x = 9,118,553.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,118,553.45/3,558.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.46

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