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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,510.99, 3,766.42 and 2,434.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,510.99, 3,766.42 and 2,434.87 is: 3,652.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,510.99 : 3,766.42 = 2,434.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,510.99/3,766.42 = 2,434.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,510.99x = 3,766.42 × 2,434.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,510.99x = 9,170,768.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,170,768.92/2,510.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.25

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