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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.39, 3,761.44 and 2,047.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.39, 3,761.44 and 2,047.48 is: 3,067.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.39 : 3,761.44 = 2,047.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.39/3,761.44 = 2,047.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.39x = 3,761.44 × 2,047.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.39x = 7,701,458.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,701,458.65/2,510.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.83

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