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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.35, 3,385.38 and 1,710.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.35, 3,385.38 and 1,710.03 is: 2,355.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.35 : 3,385.38 = 1,710.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.35/3,385.38 = 1,710.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.35x = 3,385.38 × 1,710.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.35x = 5,789,075.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,789,075.88/2,457.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,355.82

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