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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.82, 3,766.49 and 867.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.82, 3,766.49 and 867.37 is: 1,301.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.82 : 3,766.49 = 867.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.82/3,766.49 = 867.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.82x = 3,766.49 × 867.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.82x = 3,266,940.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,940.43/2,510.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.14

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