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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.10, 3,760.65 and 1,211.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.10, 3,760.65 and 1,211.10 is: 1,816.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.10 : 3,760.65 = 1,211.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.10/3,760.65 = 1,211.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.10x = 3,760.65 × 1,211.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.10x = 4,554,523.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554,523.22/2,507.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.65

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