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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.64, 4,412.60 and 1,710.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.64, 4,412.60 and 1,710.41 is: 2,564.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.64 : 4,412.60 = 1,710.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.64/4,412.60 = 1,710.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.64x = 4,412.60 × 1,710.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.64x = 7,547,355.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,547,355.17/2,942.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.82

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