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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.00, 3,762.94 and 949.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.00, 3,762.94 and 949.12 is: 1,422.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.00 : 3,762.94 = 949.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.00/3,762.94 = 949.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.00x = 3,762.94 × 949.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.00x = 3,571,462.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,462.80/2,510.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.90

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