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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.08, 3,765.39 and 1,030.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.08, 3,765.39 and 1,030.03 is: 1,544.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.08 : 3,765.39 = 1,030.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.08/3,765.39 = 1,030.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.08x = 3,765.39 × 1,030.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.08x = 3,878,465.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878,465.51/2,511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.54

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