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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.50, 3,646.65 and 1,711

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.50, 3,646.65 and 1,711 is: 2,361.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.50 : 3,646.65 = 1,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.50/3,646.65 = 1,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.50x = 3,646.65 × 1,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.50x = 6,239,418.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,239,418.15/2,642.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.18

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