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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.84, 3,463.26 and 1,761

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.84, 3,463.26 and 1,761 is: 2,639.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.84 : 3,463.26 = 1,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.84/3,463.26 = 1,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.84x = 3,463.26 × 1,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.84x = 6,098,800.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,098,800.86/2,310.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.21

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