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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.03, 3,462.08 and 1,752.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.03, 3,462.08 and 1,752.54 is: 2,417.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.03 : 3,462.08 = 1,752.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.03/3,462.08 = 1,752.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.03x = 3,462.08 × 1,752.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.03x = 6,067,424.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,067,424.92/2,510.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.28

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