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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.10, 3,328.50 and 1,704.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.10, 3,328.50 and 1,704.22 is: 2,351.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.10 : 3,328.50 = 1,704.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.10/3,328.50 = 1,704.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.10x = 3,328.50 × 1,704.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.10x = 5,672,496.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,672,496.27/2,412.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.68

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