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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.97, 3,764.40 and 1,961.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.97, 3,764.40 and 1,961.52 is: 2,940.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.97 : 3,764.40 = 1,961.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.97/3,764.40 = 1,961.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.97x = 3,764.40 × 1,961.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.97x = 7,383,945.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,383,945.89/2,510.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,940.67

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