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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.43, 3,763.54 and 1,585.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.43, 3,763.54 and 1,585.72 is: 2,377.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.43 : 3,763.54 = 1,585.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.43/3,763.54 = 1,585.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.43x = 3,763.54 × 1,585.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.43x = 5,967,920.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,967,920.65/2,510.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,377.25

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