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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.45, 3,766.04 and 2,356.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.45, 3,766.04 and 2,356.68 is: 3,535.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.45 : 3,766.04 = 2,356.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.45/3,766.04 = 2,356.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.45x = 3,766.04 × 2,356.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.45x = 8,875,351.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,875,351.15/2,510.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.36

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