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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249.82, 3,372.96 and 1,510.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249.82, 3,372.96 and 1,510.17 is: 2,264.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249.82 : 3,372.96 = 1,510.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249.82/3,372.96 = 1,510.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249.82x = 3,372.96 × 1,510.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249.82x = 5,093,743.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,093,743.00/2,249.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.07

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