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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.44, 3,463.84 and 1,883.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.44, 3,463.84 and 1,883.08 is: 2,598.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.44 : 3,463.84 = 1,883.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.44/3,463.84 = 1,883.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.44x = 3,463.84 × 1,883.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.44x = 6,522,687.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,522,687.83/2,510.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.22

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