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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.85, 3,464.89 and 1,391.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.85, 3,464.89 and 1,391.90 is: 1,920.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.85 : 3,464.89 = 1,391.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.85/3,464.89 = 1,391.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.85x = 3,464.89 × 1,391.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.85x = 4,822,759.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,822,759.59/2,510.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.76

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