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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,139.35, 2,952.42 and 1,510.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,139.35, 2,952.42 and 1,510.08 is: 2,083.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,139.35 : 2,952.42 = 1,510.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,139.35/2,952.42 = 1,510.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,139.35x = 2,952.42 × 1,510.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,139.35x = 4,458,373.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,458,373.66/2,139.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.99

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