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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.93, 3,465.12 and 1,516.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.93, 3,465.12 and 1,516.02 is: 2,092.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.93 : 3,465.12 = 1,516.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.93/3,465.12 = 1,516.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.93x = 3,465.12 × 1,516.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.93x = 5,253,191.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,253,191.22/2,510.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.13

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