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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.44, 2,815.38 and 1,710.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.44, 2,815.38 and 1,710.28 is: 2,357.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.44 : 2,815.38 = 1,710.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.44/2,815.38 = 1,710.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.44x = 2,815.38 × 1,710.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.44x = 4,815,088.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,815,088.11/2,042.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.52

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