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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.41, 4,098.28 and 1,710.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.41, 4,098.28 and 1,710.26 is: 2,360.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.41 : 4,098.28 = 1,710.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.41/4,098.28 = 1,710.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.41x = 4,098.28 × 1,710.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.41x = 7,009,124.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,009,124.35/2,969.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.44

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