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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.04, 3,765.51 and 844.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.04, 3,765.51 and 844.01 is: 1,266.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.04 : 3,765.51 = 844.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.04/3,765.51 = 844.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.04x = 3,765.51 × 844.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.04x = 3,178,105.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,105.05/2,510.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.16

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