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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.58, 4,042.20 and 2,411.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.58, 4,042.20 and 2,411.93 is: 3,596.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.58 : 4,042.20 = 2,411.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.58/4,042.20 = 2,411.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.58x = 4,042.20 × 2,411.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.58x = 9,749,491.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,749,491.39/2,710.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.83

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