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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.50, 4,016.45 and 1,731.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.50, 4,016.45 and 1,731.54 is: 2,389.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.50 : 4,016.45 = 1,731.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.50/4,016.45 = 1,731.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.50x = 4,016.45 × 1,731.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.50x = 6,954,643.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,954,643.83/2,910.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.50

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