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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.52, 3,170.64 and 1,511.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.52, 3,170.64 and 1,511.90 is: 2,087.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.52 : 3,170.64 = 1,511.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.52/3,170.64 = 1,511.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.52x = 3,170.64 × 1,511.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.52x = 4,793,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,793,690.62/2,296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.37

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