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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.73, 3,766.35 and 1,277.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.73, 3,766.35 and 1,277.37 is: 1,916.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.73 : 3,766.35 = 1,277.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.73/3,766.35 = 1,277.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.73x = 3,766.35 × 1,277.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.73x = 4,811,022.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,811,022.50/2,510.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.18

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