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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.63, 3,765.89 and 867.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.63, 3,765.89 and 867.14 is: 1,300.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.63 : 3,765.89 = 867.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.63/3,765.89 = 867.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.63x = 3,765.89 × 867.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.63x = 3,265,530.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,530.69/2,510.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.68

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