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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.64, 3,760.50 and 1,414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.64, 3,760.50 and 1,414.44 is: 2,118.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.64 : 3,760.50 = 1,414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.64/3,760.50 = 1,414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.64x = 3,760.50 × 1,414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.64x = 5,319,001.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,319,001.62/2,510.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.58

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