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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.92, 3,490.02 and 1,510.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.92, 3,490.02 and 1,510.98 is: 2,266.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.92 : 3,490.02 = 1,510.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.92/3,490.02 = 1,510.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.92x = 3,490.02 × 1,510.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.92x = 5,273,350.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,273,350.42/2,326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.24

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