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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,484.98, 5,227.74 and 1,510.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,484.98, 5,227.74 and 1,510.74 is: 2,266.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,484.98 : 5,227.74 = 1,510.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,484.98/5,227.74 = 1,510.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,484.98x = 5,227.74 × 1,510.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,484.98x = 7,897,755.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,897,755.93/3,484.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.23

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