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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.32, 2,966.22 and 1,510.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.32, 2,966.22 and 1,510.32 is: 2,084.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.32 : 2,966.22 = 1,510.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.32/2,966.22 = 1,510.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.32x = 2,966.22 × 1,510.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.32x = 4,479,941.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,479,941.39/2,149.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.35

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