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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.35, 3,761.37 and 1,776.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.35, 3,761.37 and 1,776.28 is: 2,661.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.35 : 3,761.37 = 1,776.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.35/3,761.37 = 1,776.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.35x = 3,761.37 × 1,776.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.35x = 6,681,246.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,681,246.30/2,510.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,661.48

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