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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.51, 3,464.78 and 1,515.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.51, 3,464.78 and 1,515.78 is: 2,091.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.51 : 3,464.78 = 1,515.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.51/3,464.78 = 1,515.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.51x = 3,464.78 × 1,515.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.51x = 5,251,859.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,251,859.18/2,510.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.95

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