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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.64, 3,167.92 and 1,510.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.64, 3,167.92 and 1,510.97 is: 2,086.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.64 : 3,167.92 = 1,510.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.64/3,167.92 = 1,510.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.64x = 3,167.92 × 1,510.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.64x = 4,786,632.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,786,632.98/2,294.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.00

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