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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.24, 2,360.12 and 924.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.24, 2,360.12 and 924.28 is: 1,275.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.24 : 2,360.12 = 924.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.24/2,360.12 = 924.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.24x = 2,360.12 × 924.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.24x = 2,181,416.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,416.97/1,710.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.51

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