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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.15, 3,307.49 and 1,510.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.15, 3,307.49 and 1,510.71 is: 2,264.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.15 : 3,307.49 = 1,510.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.15/3,307.49 = 1,510.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.15x = 3,307.49 × 1,510.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.15x = 4,996,650.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,996,650.66/2,206.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.88

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