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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.62, 3,464.58 and 1,448.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.62, 3,464.58 and 1,448.44 is: 1,998.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.62 : 3,464.58 = 1,448.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.62/3,464.58 = 1,448.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.62x = 3,464.58 × 1,448.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.62x = 5,018,236.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,018,236.26/2,510.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.80

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