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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.62, 4,046.31 and 2,382.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.62, 4,046.31 and 2,382.57 is: 3,556.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.62 : 4,046.31 = 2,382.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.62/4,046.31 = 2,382.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.62x = 4,046.31 × 2,382.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.62x = 9,640,616.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,640,616.82/2,710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.61

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