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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.84, 3,464.92 and 1,391.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.84, 3,464.92 and 1,391.78 is: 1,920.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.84 : 3,464.92 = 1,391.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.84/3,464.92 = 1,391.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.84x = 3,464.92 × 1,391.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.84x = 4,822,406.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,822,406.36/2,510.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.63

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