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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.48, 3,767.40 and 951.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.48, 3,767.40 and 951.92 is: 1,428.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.48 : 3,767.40 = 951.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.48/3,767.40 = 951.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.48x = 3,767.40 × 951.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.48x = 3,586,263.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,263.41/2,510.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.52

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