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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.37, 3,464.55 and 1,879.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.37, 3,464.55 and 1,879.79 is: 2,594.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.37 : 3,464.55 = 1,879.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.37/3,464.55 = 1,879.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.37x = 3,464.55 × 1,879.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.37x = 6,512,609.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,512,609.12/2,510.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.28

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