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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.65, 3,326.91 and 1,703.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.65, 3,326.91 and 1,703.62 is: 2,350.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.65 : 3,326.91 = 1,703.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.65/3,326.91 = 1,703.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.65x = 3,326.91 × 1,703.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.65x = 5,667,773.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,667,773.78/2,411.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.17

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