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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.90, 3,760.43 and 1,275.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.90, 3,760.43 and 1,275.55 is: 1,910.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.90 : 3,760.43 = 1,275.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.90/3,760.43 = 1,275.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.90x = 3,760.43 × 1,275.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.90x = 4,796,600.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,796,600.71/2,510.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.31

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