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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.71, 3,331.37 and 1,740.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.71, 3,331.37 and 1,740.71 is: 2,405.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.71 : 3,331.37 = 1,740.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.71/3,331.37 = 1,740.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.71x = 3,331.37 × 1,740.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.71x = 5,798,949.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,798,949.07/2,410.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,405.49

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