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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.11, 3,231.95 and 1,710.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.11, 3,231.95 and 1,710.93 is: 2,361.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.11 : 3,231.95 = 1,710.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.11/3,231.95 = 1,710.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.11x = 3,231.95 × 1,710.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.11x = 5,529,640.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,529,640.21/2,341.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.97

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