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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.17, 3,767.56 and 1,278.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.17, 3,767.56 and 1,278.43 is: 1,918.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.17 : 3,767.56 = 1,278.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.17/3,767.56 = 1,278.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.17x = 3,767.56 × 1,278.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.17x = 4,816,549.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,816,549.12/2,510.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.82

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