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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.60, 3,442.14 and 1,709.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.60, 3,442.14 and 1,709.40 is: 2,356.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.60 : 3,442.14 = 1,709.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.60/3,442.14 = 1,709.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.60x = 3,442.14 × 1,709.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.60x = 5,883,994.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,883,994.12/2,496.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.80

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