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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,991.63, 2,749.19 and 1,710.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,991.63, 2,749.19 and 1,710.74 is: 2,361.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,991.63 : 2,749.19 = 1,710.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,991.63/2,749.19 = 1,710.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,991.63x = 2,749.19 × 1,710.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,991.63x = 4,703,139.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,703,139.83/1,991.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.46

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