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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.88, 3,766.28 and 1,051.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.88, 3,766.28 and 1,051.04 is: 1,576.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.88 : 3,766.28 = 1,051.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.88/3,766.28 = 1,051.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.88x = 3,766.28 × 1,051.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.88x = 3,958,510.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,510.93/2,510.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.54

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