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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.48, 4,060.48 and 1,783.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.48, 4,060.48 and 1,783.24 is: 2,671.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.48 : 4,060.48 = 1,783.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.48/4,060.48 = 1,783.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.48x = 4,060.48 × 1,783.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.48x = 7,240,810.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,240,810.36/2,710.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,671.41

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