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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.68, 2,910.36 and 1,716.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.68, 2,910.36 and 1,716.96 is: 2,367.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.68 : 2,910.36 = 1,716.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.68/2,910.36 = 1,716.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.68x = 2,910.36 × 1,716.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.68x = 4,996,971.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,996,971.71/2,110.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,367.47

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