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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.25, 3,464.15 and 1,406.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.25, 3,464.15 and 1,406.25 is: 1,940.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.25 : 3,464.15 = 1,406.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.25/3,464.15 = 1,406.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.25x = 3,464.15 × 1,406.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.25x = 4,871,453.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871,453.91/2,510.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.63

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