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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.42, 3,302.78 and 1,510.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.42, 3,302.78 and 1,510.25 is: 2,262.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.42 : 3,302.78 = 1,510.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.42/3,302.78 = 1,510.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.42x = 3,302.78 × 1,510.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.42x = 4,987,999.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,987,999.43/2,204.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.73

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