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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.88, 3,765.04 and 844.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.88, 3,765.04 and 844.43 is: 1,266.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.88 : 3,765.04 = 844.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.88/3,765.04 = 844.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.88x = 3,765.04 × 844.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.88x = 3,179,312.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179,312.73/2,510.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.21

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