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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710, 2,361.06 and 1,269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710, 2,361.06 and 1,269 is: 1,752.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710 : 2,361.06 = 1,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710/2,361.06 = 1,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710x = 2,361.06 × 1,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710x = 2,996,185.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996,185.14/1,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.16

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