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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.46, 4,065.68 and 1,791.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.46, 4,065.68 and 1,791.81 is: 2,687.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.46 : 4,065.68 = 1,791.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.46/4,065.68 = 1,791.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.46x = 4,065.68 × 1,791.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.46x = 7,284,930.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,284,930.56/2,710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.71

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