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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.66, 3,766.23 and 1,422.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.66, 3,766.23 and 1,422.02 is: 2,133.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.66 : 3,766.23 = 1,422.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.66/3,766.23 = 1,422.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.66x = 3,766.23 × 1,422.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.66x = 5,355,663.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,355,663.80/2,510.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.17

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