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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.77, 3,242.51 and 1,510.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.77, 3,242.51 and 1,510.14 is: 2,083.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.77 : 3,242.51 = 1,510.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.77/3,242.51 = 1,510.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.77x = 3,242.51 × 1,510.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.77x = 4,896,654.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,896,654.32/2,350.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.00

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