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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.22, 3,761.71 and 1,412.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.22, 3,761.71 and 1,412.26 is: 2,116.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.22 : 3,761.71 = 1,412.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.22/3,761.71 = 1,412.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.22x = 3,761.71 × 1,412.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.22x = 5,312,512.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,312,512.56/2,510.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.35

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