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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.50, 3,643.96 and 1,710.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.50, 3,643.96 and 1,710.62 is: 2,360.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.50 : 3,643.96 = 1,710.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.50/3,643.96 = 1,710.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.50x = 3,643.96 × 1,710.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.50x = 6,233,430.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,233,430.86/2,640.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.70

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