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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.98, 3,760.26 and 2,024.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.98, 3,760.26 and 2,024.98 is: 3,032.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.98 : 3,760.26 = 2,024.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.98/3,760.26 = 2,024.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.98x = 3,760.26 × 2,024.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.98x = 7,614,451.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,614,451.29/2,510.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.46

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