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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.21, 3,766.46 and 1,123.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.21, 3,766.46 and 1,123.43 is: 1,685.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.21 : 3,766.46 = 1,123.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.21/3,766.46 = 1,123.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.21x = 3,766.46 × 1,123.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.21x = 4,231,329.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,329.71/2,510.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.65

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