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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.10, 2,359.93 and 924.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.10, 2,359.93 and 924.14 is: 1,275.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.10 : 2,359.93 = 924.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.10/2,359.93 = 924.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.10x = 2,359.93 × 924.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.10x = 2,180,905.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,905.71/1,710.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.31

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