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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.27, 3,242.46 and 1,510.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.27, 3,242.46 and 1,510.86 is: 2,084.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.27 : 3,242.46 = 1,510.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.27/3,242.46 = 1,510.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.27x = 3,242.46 × 1,510.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.27x = 4,898,886.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,898,886.90/2,350.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.39

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