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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.29, 3,465.34 and 1,793.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.29, 3,465.34 and 1,793.01 is: 2,475.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.29 : 3,465.34 = 1,793.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.29/3,465.34 = 1,793.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.29x = 3,465.34 × 1,793.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.29x = 6,213,389.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,213,389.27/2,510.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,475.17

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