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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,878, 2,817.12 and 510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,878, 2,817.12 and 510 is: 765.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,878 : 2,817.12 = 510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,878/2,817.12 = 510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,878x = 2,817.12 × 510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,878x = 1,436,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,731.20/1,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.03

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