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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.62, 3,603.65 and 1,710.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.62, 3,603.65 and 1,710.29 is: 2,566.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.62 : 3,603.65 = 1,710.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.62/3,603.65 = 1,710.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.62x = 3,603.65 × 1,710.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.62x = 6,163,259.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,163,259.99/2,401.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.29

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