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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.52, 3,169.26 and 1,510.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.52, 3,169.26 and 1,510.90 is: 2,085.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.52 : 3,169.26 = 1,510.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.52/3,169.26 = 1,510.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.52x = 3,169.26 × 1,510.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.52x = 4,788,434.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,788,434.93/2,295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,085.99

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