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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.19, 3,760.56 and 1,338.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.19, 3,760.56 and 1,338.48 is: 2,005.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.19 : 3,760.56 = 1,338.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.19/3,760.56 = 1,338.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.19x = 3,760.56 × 1,338.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.19x = 5,033,434.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,033,434.35/2,510.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.20

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