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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,243.08, 3,362.94 and 1,510.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,243.08, 3,362.94 and 1,510.60 is: 2,264.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,243.08 : 3,362.94 = 1,510.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,243.08/3,362.94 = 1,510.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,243.08x = 3,362.94 × 1,510.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,243.08x = 5,080,057.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,080,057.16/2,243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.77

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