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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.39, 3,464.66 and 1,792.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.39, 3,464.66 and 1,792.02 is: 2,473.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.39 : 3,464.66 = 1,792.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.39/3,464.66 = 1,792.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.39x = 3,464.66 × 1,792.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.39x = 6,208,731.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,208,731.05/2,510.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,473.22

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