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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.79, 3,785.44 and 2,341.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.79, 3,785.44 and 2,341.40 is: 3,530.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.79 : 3,785.44 = 2,341.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.79/3,785.44 = 2,341.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.79x = 3,785.44 × 2,341.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.79x = 8,863,229.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,863,229.22/2,510.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.06

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