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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.94, 3,760.20 and 1,468.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.94, 3,760.20 and 1,468.20 is: 2,198.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.94 : 3,760.20 = 1,468.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.94/3,760.20 = 1,468.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.94x = 3,760.20 × 1,468.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.94x = 5,520,725.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,520,725.64/2,510.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,198.67

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