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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.31, 2,434.77 and 1,410.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.31, 2,434.77 and 1,410.70 is: 1,950.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.31 : 2,434.77 = 1,410.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.31/2,434.77 = 1,410.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.31x = 2,434.77 × 1,410.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.31x = 3,434,740.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,434,740.77/1,761.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.11

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