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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.04, 3,765.42 and 843.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.04, 3,765.42 and 843.66 is: 1,265.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.04 : 3,765.42 = 843.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.04/3,765.42 = 843.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.04x = 3,765.42 × 843.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.04x = 3,176,734.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176,734.24/2,510.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.61

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