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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.32, 3,512.90 and 1,510.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.32, 3,512.90 and 1,510.68 is: 2,264.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.32 : 3,512.90 = 1,510.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.32/3,512.90 = 1,510.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.32x = 3,512.90 × 1,510.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.32x = 5,306,860.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,306,860.22/2,343.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.68

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