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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.07, 3,763.74 and 1,993.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.07, 3,763.74 and 1,993.39 is: 2,989.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.07 : 3,763.74 = 1,993.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.07/3,763.74 = 1,993.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.07x = 3,763.74 × 1,993.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.07x = 7,502,601.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,502,601.68/2,510.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,989.00

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