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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.32, 3,464.64 and 1,515.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.32, 3,464.64 and 1,515.74 is: 2,091.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.32 : 3,464.64 = 1,515.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.32/3,464.64 = 1,515.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.32x = 3,464.64 × 1,515.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.32x = 5,251,493.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,251,493.43/2,510.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.96

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