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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.39, 3,307.86 and 1,510.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.39, 3,307.86 and 1,510.96 is: 2,265.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.39 : 3,307.86 = 1,510.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.39/3,307.86 = 1,510.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.39x = 3,307.86 × 1,510.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.39x = 4,998,044.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,998,044.15/2,206.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.26

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