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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.90, 3,767.83 and 1,049.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.90, 3,767.83 and 1,049.94 is: 1,575.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.90 : 3,767.83 = 1,049.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.90/3,767.83 = 1,049.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.90x = 3,767.83 × 1,049.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.90x = 3,955,995.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,995.43/2,510.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.53

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