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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.66, 3,125.07 and 1,510.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.66, 3,125.07 and 1,510.26 is: 2,266.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.66 : 3,125.07 = 1,510.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.66/3,125.07 = 1,510.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.66x = 3,125.07 × 1,510.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.66x = 4,719,668.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,719,668.22/2,082.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.17

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