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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.73, 3,779.28 and 2,289.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.73, 3,779.28 and 2,289.24 is: 3,445.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.73 : 3,779.28 = 2,289.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.73/3,779.28 = 2,289.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.73x = 3,779.28 × 2,289.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.73x = 8,651,678.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,651,678.95/2,510.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.88

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