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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.74, 3,769.56 and 1,278.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.74, 3,769.56 and 1,278.98 is: 1,920.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.74 : 3,769.56 = 1,278.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.74/3,769.56 = 1,278.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.74x = 3,769.56 × 1,278.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.74x = 4,821,191.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,821,191.85/2,510.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.23

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