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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,374.22, 3,274.35 and 1,710.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,374.22, 3,274.35 and 1,710.02 is: 2,358.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,374.22 : 3,274.35 = 1,710.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,374.22/3,274.35 = 1,710.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,374.22x = 3,274.35 × 1,710.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,374.22x = 5,599,203.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,599,203.99/2,374.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.33

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