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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.01, 4,009.37 and 1,710.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.01, 4,009.37 and 1,710.21 is: 2,360.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.01 : 4,009.37 = 1,710.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.01/4,009.37 = 1,710.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.01x = 4,009.37 × 1,710.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.01x = 6,856,864.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,856,864.67/2,905.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.36

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