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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.88, 3,465.34 and 1,516.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.88, 3,465.34 and 1,516.72 is: 2,093.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.88 : 3,465.34 = 1,516.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.88/3,465.34 = 1,516.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.88x = 3,465.34 × 1,516.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.88x = 5,255,950.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,255,950.48/2,510.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.27

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