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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.53, 4,109.78 and 1,510.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.53, 4,109.78 and 1,510.58 is: 2,262.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.53 : 4,109.78 = 1,510.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.53/4,109.78 = 1,510.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.53x = 4,109.78 × 1,510.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.53x = 6,208,143.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,208,143.92/2,744.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.01

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