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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.38, 3,464.54 and 1,448.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.38, 3,464.54 and 1,448.34 is: 1,998.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.38 : 3,464.54 = 1,448.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.38/3,464.54 = 1,448.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.38x = 3,464.54 × 1,448.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.38x = 5,017,831.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,017,831.86/2,510.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.83

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