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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.74, 3,464.72 and 1,515.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.74, 3,464.72 and 1,515.92 is: 2,091.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.74 : 3,464.72 = 1,515.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.74/3,464.72 = 1,515.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.74x = 3,464.72 × 1,515.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.74x = 5,252,238.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,252,238.34/2,510.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.91

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