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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.48, 3,763.90 and 1,050.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.48, 3,763.90 and 1,050.06 is: 1,574.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.48 : 3,763.90 = 1,050.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.48/3,763.90 = 1,050.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.48x = 3,763.90 × 1,050.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.48x = 3,952,320.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,952,320.83/2,510.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.33

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