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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.60, 3,464.57 and 1,391.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.60, 3,464.57 and 1,391.58 is: 1,920.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.60 : 3,464.57 = 1,391.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.60/3,464.57 = 1,391.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.60x = 3,464.57 × 1,391.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.60x = 4,821,229.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,821,229.80/2,510.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.35

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