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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.51, 3,763.05 and 1,121.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.51, 3,763.05 and 1,121.93 is: 1,681.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.51 : 3,763.05 = 1,121.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.51/3,763.05 = 1,121.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.51x = 3,763.05 × 1,121.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.51x = 4,221,878.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,221,878.69/2,510.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.68

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