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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242.52, 3,092.55 and 1,710.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242.52, 3,092.55 and 1,710.47 is: 2,358.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242.52 : 3,092.55 = 1,710.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242.52/3,092.55 = 1,710.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242.52x = 3,092.55 × 1,710.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242.52x = 5,289,698.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,289,698.54/2,242.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.82

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