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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473.60, 3,710.40 and 2,310.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473.60, 3,710.40 and 2,310.40 is: 3,465.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473.60 : 3,710.40 = 2,310.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473.60/3,710.40 = 2,310.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473.60x = 3,710.40 × 2,310.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473.60x = 8,572,508.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,572,508.16/2,473.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.60

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