Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.40, 2,116 and 1,510.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,510.40, 2,116 and 1,510.40 is: 2,116
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,510.40 : 2,116 = 1,510.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,510.40/2,116 = 1,510.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,510.40x = 2,116 × 1,510.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,510.40x = 3,196,006.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,196,006.40/1,510.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,116
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