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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.37, 3,137.04 and 510.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.37, 3,137.04 and 510.07 is: 765.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.37 : 3,137.04 = 510.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.37/3,137.04 = 510.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.37x = 3,137.04 × 510.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.37x = 1,600,102.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,102.15/2,091.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.10

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