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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710, 3,738.54 and 1,924.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710, 3,738.54 and 1,924.48 is: 2,654.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710 : 3,738.54 = 1,924.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710/3,738.54 = 1,924.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710x = 3,738.54 × 1,924.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710x = 7,194,745.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,194,745.46/2,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,654.89

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