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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.11, 3,764.59 and 950.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.11, 3,764.59 and 950.29 is: 1,425.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.11 : 3,764.59 = 950.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.11/3,764.59 = 950.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.11x = 3,764.59 × 950.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.11x = 3,577,452.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,577,452.23/2,510.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.22

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