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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.90, 3,095.14 and 1,710.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.90, 3,095.14 and 1,710.82 is: 2,359.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.90 : 3,095.14 = 1,710.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.90/3,095.14 = 1,710.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.90x = 3,095.14 × 1,710.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.90x = 5,295,225.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,295,225.40/2,243.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,359.83

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