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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.72, 3,227.52 and 1,510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.72, 3,227.52 and 1,510.72 is: 2,084.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.72 : 3,227.52 = 1,510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.72/3,227.52 = 1,510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.72x = 3,227.52 × 1,510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.72x = 4,875,879.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,875,879.01/2,338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.85

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