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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.18, 3,765.49 and 661.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.18, 3,765.49 and 661.31 is: 992.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.18 : 3,765.49 = 661.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.18/3,765.49 = 661.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.18x = 3,765.49 × 661.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.18x = 2,490,134.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490,134.06/2,510.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.01

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