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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.62, 3,766.35 and 1,030.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.62, 3,766.35 and 1,030.18 is: 1,545.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.62 : 3,766.35 = 1,030.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.62/3,766.35 = 1,030.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.62x = 3,766.35 × 1,030.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.62x = 3,880,018.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,018.44/2,510.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.44

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