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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.68, 3,761.16 and 1,930.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.68, 3,761.16 and 1,930.72 is: 2,892.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.68 : 3,761.16 = 1,930.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.68/3,761.16 = 1,930.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.68x = 3,761.16 × 1,930.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.68x = 7,261,746.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,261,746.84/2,510.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,892.34

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