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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,718.42, 2,371.23 and 1,010.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,718.42, 2,371.23 and 1,010.15 is: 1,393.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,718.42 : 2,371.23 = 1,010.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,718.42/2,371.23 = 1,010.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,718.42x = 2,371.23 × 1,010.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,718.42x = 2,395,297.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,297.98/1,718.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.90

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