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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.96, 3,766.98 and 1,049.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.96, 3,766.98 and 1,049.36 is: 1,574.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.96 : 3,766.98 = 1,049.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.96/3,766.98 = 1,049.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.96x = 3,766.98 × 1,049.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.96x = 3,952,918.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,952,918.13/2,510.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.27

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