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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.29, 3,772.35 and 1,341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.29, 3,772.35 and 1,341.16 is: 2,015.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.29 : 3,772.35 = 1,341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.29/3,772.35 = 1,341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.29x = 3,772.35 × 1,341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.29x = 5,059,324.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,059,324.93/2,510.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.43

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