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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.33, 3,766.10 and 1,277.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.33, 3,766.10 and 1,277.78 is: 1,916.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.33 : 3,766.10 = 1,277.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.33/3,766.10 = 1,277.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.33x = 3,766.10 × 1,277.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.33x = 4,812,222.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,812,222.04/2,510.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.97

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