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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.08, 3,766.56 and 1,123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.08, 3,766.56 and 1,123.24 is: 1,685.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.08 : 3,766.56 = 1,123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.08/3,766.56 = 1,123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.08x = 3,766.56 × 1,123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.08x = 4,230,750.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,230,750.85/2,510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.50

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