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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.70, 3,904.50 and 1,710.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.70, 3,904.50 and 1,710.82 is: 2,360.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.70 : 3,904.50 = 1,710.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.70/3,904.50 = 1,710.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.70x = 3,904.50 × 1,710.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.70x = 6,679,896.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,679,896.69/2,829.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.64

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