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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.30, 3,766.36 and 1,525.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.30, 3,766.36 and 1,525.13 is: 2,288.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.30 : 3,766.36 = 1,525.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.30/3,766.36 = 1,525.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.30x = 3,766.36 × 1,525.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.30x = 5,744,180.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,744,180.28/2,510.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.24

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