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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.76, 3,763.71 and 1,049.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.76, 3,763.71 and 1,049.13 is: 1,572.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.76 : 3,763.71 = 1,049.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.76/3,763.71 = 1,049.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.76x = 3,763.71 × 1,049.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.76x = 3,948,621.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948,621.07/2,510.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.68

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