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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.40, 3,464.36 and 1,462.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.40, 3,464.36 and 1,462.46 is: 2,018.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.40 : 3,464.36 = 1,462.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.40/3,464.36 = 1,462.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.40x = 3,464.36 × 1,462.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.40x = 5,066,487.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,066,487.93/2,510.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.20

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