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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.16, 3,241.56 and 1,510.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.16, 3,241.56 and 1,510.88 is: 2,083.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.16 : 3,241.56 = 1,510.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.16/3,241.56 = 1,510.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.16x = 3,241.56 × 1,510.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.16x = 4,897,608.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,897,608.17/2,350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.95

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