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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.72, 3,243.54 and 1,510.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.72, 3,243.54 and 1,510.12 is: 2,083.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.72 : 3,243.54 = 1,510.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.72/3,243.54 = 1,510.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.72x = 3,243.54 × 1,510.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.72x = 4,898,134.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,898,134.62/2,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.67

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