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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.04, 3,763.31 and 950.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.04, 3,763.31 and 950.13 is: 1,424.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.04 : 3,763.31 = 950.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.04/3,763.31 = 950.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.04x = 3,763.31 × 950.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.04x = 3,575,634.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,634.32/2,510.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.53

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