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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.58, 3,766.14 and 1,030.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.58, 3,766.14 and 1,030.53 is: 1,545.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.58 : 3,766.14 = 1,030.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.58/3,766.14 = 1,030.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.58x = 3,766.14 × 1,030.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.58x = 3,881,115.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,115.10/2,511.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.29

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