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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.28, 4,129.60 and 1,710.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.28, 4,129.60 and 1,710.48 is: 2,569.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.28 : 4,129.60 = 1,710.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.28/4,129.60 = 1,710.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.28x = 4,129.60 × 1,710.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.28x = 7,063,598.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,063,598.21/2,749.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.25

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