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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.40, 2,565.96 and 1,435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.40, 2,565.96 and 1,435 is: 2,152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.40 : 2,565.96 = 1,435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.40/2,565.96 = 1,435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.40x = 2,565.96 × 1,435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.40x = 3,682,152.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,152.60/1,710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,152.80

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