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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.90, 3,769.32 and 1,050.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.90, 3,769.32 and 1,050.93 is: 1,577.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.90 : 3,769.32 = 1,050.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.90/3,769.32 = 1,050.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.90x = 3,769.32 × 1,050.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.90x = 3,961,291.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961,291.47/2,511.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.01

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