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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.24, 3,462.39 and 1,722.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.24, 3,462.39 and 1,722.92 is: 2,376.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.24 : 3,462.39 = 1,722.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.24/3,462.39 = 1,722.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.24x = 3,462.39 × 1,722.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.24x = 5,965,403.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,965,403.67/2,510.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,376.43

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