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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439, 3,649.32 and 1,710

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439, 3,649.32 and 1,710 is: 2,558.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439 : 3,649.32 = 1,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439/3,649.32 = 1,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439x = 3,649.32 × 1,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439x = 6,240,337.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,240,337.20/2,439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.56

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