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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.46, 3,167.92 and 1,724.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.46, 3,167.92 and 1,724.90 is: 2,589.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.46 : 3,167.92 = 1,724.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.46/3,167.92 = 1,724.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.46x = 3,167.92 × 1,724.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.46x = 5,464,345.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,464,345.21/2,110.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.17

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