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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.70, 3,310.76 and 1,929.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.70, 3,310.76 and 1,929.42 is: 2,659.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.70 : 3,310.76 = 1,929.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.70/3,310.76 = 1,929.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.70x = 3,310.76 × 1,929.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.70x = 6,387,851.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,387,851.38/2,401.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.73

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