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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.28, 3,465.33 and 1,793

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.28, 3,465.33 and 1,793 is: 2,475.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.28 : 3,465.33 = 1,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.28/3,465.33 = 1,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.28x = 3,465.33 × 1,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.28x = 6,213,336.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,213,336.69/2,510.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.16

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