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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710, 2,563.92 and 1,221.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710, 2,563.92 and 1,221.84 is: 1,831.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710 : 2,563.92 = 1,221.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710/2,563.92 = 1,221.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710x = 2,563.92 × 1,221.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710x = 3,132,700.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,700.01/1,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.99

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