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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.73, 3,765.62 and 1,123.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.73, 3,765.62 and 1,123.81 is: 1,685.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.73 : 3,765.62 = 1,123.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.73/3,765.62 = 1,123.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.73x = 3,765.62 × 1,123.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.73x = 4,231,834.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,834.81/2,510.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.50

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