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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.72, 3,226.08 and 1,510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.72, 3,226.08 and 1,510.72 is: 2,083.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.72 : 3,226.08 = 1,510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.72/3,226.08 = 1,510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.72x = 3,226.08 × 1,510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.72x = 4,873,703.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,873,703.58/2,338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.92

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