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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.87, 3,768.57 and 1,341.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.87, 3,768.57 and 1,341.86 is: 2,014.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.87 : 3,768.57 = 1,341.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.87/3,768.57 = 1,341.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.87x = 3,768.57 × 1,341.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.87x = 5,056,874.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,056,874.50/2,510.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.00

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