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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.50, 3,464.49 and 1,463.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.50, 3,464.49 and 1,463.26 is: 2,019.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.50 : 3,464.49 = 1,463.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.50/3,464.49 = 1,463.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.50x = 3,464.49 × 1,463.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.50x = 5,069,449.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,069,449.64/2,510.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.30

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