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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.37, 3,242.09 and 1,510.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.37, 3,242.09 and 1,510.38 is: 2,084.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.37 : 3,242.09 = 1,510.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.37/3,242.09 = 1,510.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.37x = 3,242.09 × 1,510.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.37x = 4,896,791.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,896,791.67/2,349.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.30

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