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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604, 3,907.40 and 1,510.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604, 3,907.40 and 1,510.52 is: 2,266.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604 : 3,907.40 = 1,510.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604/3,907.40 = 1,510.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604x = 3,907.40 × 1,510.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604x = 5,902,205.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,902,205.85/2,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.59

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