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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.90, 3,464.34 and 1,462.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.90, 3,464.34 and 1,462.76 is: 2,018.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.90 : 3,464.34 = 1,462.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.90/3,464.34 = 1,462.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.90x = 3,464.34 × 1,462.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.90x = 5,067,497.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,067,497.98/2,510.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.20

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