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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.29, 5,187.57 and 1,510.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.29, 5,187.57 and 1,510.13 is: 2,264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.29 : 5,187.57 = 1,510.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.29/5,187.57 = 1,510.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.29x = 5,187.57 × 1,510.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.29x = 7,833,879.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,833,879.15/3,459.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.59

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