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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.48, 3,499.94 and 1,510.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.48, 3,499.94 and 1,510.54 is: 2,266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.48 : 3,499.94 = 1,510.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.48/3,499.94 = 1,510.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.48x = 3,499.94 × 1,510.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.48x = 5,286,799.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,286,799.37/2,332.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.60

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