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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.27, 3,464.90 and 1,515.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.27, 3,464.90 and 1,515.38 is: 2,091.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.27 : 3,464.90 = 1,515.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.27/3,464.90 = 1,515.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.27x = 3,464.90 × 1,515.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.27x = 5,250,615.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,250,615.26/2,510.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.66

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