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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.12, 3,762.68 and 1,191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.12, 3,762.68 and 1,191.56 is: 1,786.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.12 : 3,762.68 = 1,191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.12/3,762.68 = 1,191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.12x = 3,762.68 × 1,191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.12x = 4,483,458.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,483,458.98/2,510.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.15

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