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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.55, 3,765.92 and 1,276.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.55, 3,765.92 and 1,276.31 is: 1,914.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.55 : 3,765.92 = 1,276.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.55/3,765.92 = 1,276.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.55x = 3,765.92 × 1,276.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.55x = 4,806,456.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,806,456.14/2,510.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,914.50

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