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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.94, 3,767.34 and 1,856.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.94, 3,767.34 and 1,856.10 is: 2,784.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.94 : 3,767.34 = 1,856.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.94/3,767.34 = 1,856.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.94x = 3,767.34 × 1,856.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.94x = 6,992,559.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,992,559.77/2,510.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,784.84

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