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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.34, 3,766.83 and 1,030.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.34, 3,766.83 and 1,030.65 is: 1,546.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.34 : 3,766.83 = 1,030.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.34/3,766.83 = 1,030.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.34x = 3,766.83 × 1,030.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.34x = 3,882,283.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,283.34/2,510.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.52

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