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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.38, 3,460.50 and 2,111.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.38, 3,460.50 and 2,111.86 is: 2,911.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.38 : 3,460.50 = 2,111.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.38/3,460.50 = 2,111.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.38x = 3,460.50 × 2,111.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.38x = 7,308,091.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,308,091.53/2,510.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,911.15

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