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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,710.42, 2,360.39 and 924.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,710.42, 2,360.39 and 924.47 is: 1,275.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,710.42 : 2,360.39 = 924.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,710.42/2,360.39 = 924.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,710.42x = 2,360.39 × 924.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,710.42x = 2,182,102.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,102.17/1,710.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.77

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