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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.66, 3,463.43 and 1,761.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.66, 3,463.43 and 1,761.03 is: 2,639.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.66 : 3,463.43 = 1,761.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.66/3,463.43 = 1,761.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.66x = 3,463.43 × 1,761.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.66x = 6,099,195.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,099,195.33/2,310.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.59

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