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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.44, 3,798.42 and 1,510.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.44, 3,798.42 and 1,510.44 is: 2,084.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.44 : 3,798.42 = 1,510.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.44/3,798.42 = 1,510.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.44x = 3,798.42 × 1,510.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.44x = 5,737,285.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,737,285.50/2,752.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.44

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