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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.23, 3,463.22 and 1,406.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.23, 3,463.22 and 1,406.23 is: 1,940.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.23 : 3,463.22 = 1,406.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.23/3,463.22 = 1,406.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.23x = 3,463.22 × 1,406.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.23x = 4,870,076.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,870,076.83/2,510.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.09

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