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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.75, 3,369.80 and 1,510.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.75, 3,369.80 and 1,510.43 is: 2,084.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.75 : 3,369.80 = 1,510.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.75/3,369.80 = 1,510.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.75x = 3,369.80 × 1,510.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.75x = 5,089,839.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,089,839.46/2,441.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.50

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