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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.03, 3,764.58 and 1,048.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.03, 3,764.58 and 1,048.79 is: 1,572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.03 : 3,764.58 = 1,048.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.03/3,764.58 = 1,048.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.03x = 3,764.58 × 1,048.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.03x = 3,948,253.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948,253.86/2,510.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.99

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