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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.21, 3,765.67 and 1,049.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.21, 3,765.67 and 1,049.03 is: 1,573.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.21 : 3,765.67 = 1,049.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.21/3,765.67 = 1,049.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.21x = 3,765.67 × 1,049.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.21x = 3,950,300.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,300.80/2,510.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.69

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