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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.70, 3,766.05 and 2,316.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.70, 3,766.05 and 2,316.30 is: 3,474.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.70 : 3,766.05 = 2,316.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.70/3,766.05 = 2,316.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.70x = 3,766.05 × 2,316.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.70x = 8,723,301.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,723,301.62/2,510.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.45

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